Washington, Jan 22 (NationPress) Donald Trump, inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, enacted a historic number of executive orders just hours after taking office, receiving enthusiastic applause from a large audience.

In under six hours post-oath, Trump made several order signings public and continued to issue more from the White House throughout the day.

During his inaugural address, Trump outlined extensive measures to dismantle significant policies from the Biden administration on day one.

After watching the presidential parade, he gave an additional speech, signing up to 80 executive orders.

“We will sign executive orders first to revoke nearly 80 destructive and radical executive actions of the previous administration,” he proclaimed before proceeding with the signings.

Trump highlighted his priorities, declaring a national emergency at the US-Mexico border, pledging to cease illegal immigration and deport millions he labeled as “criminal aliens.” He also mandated the immediate deployment of troops to secure the border.

Among his initiatives, Trump aimed to restrict immigration, enhance fossil fuel production, and retract environmental regulations, including the 2021 Paris Climate Accord.

One of his first measures was to abolish remote work policies for federal employees.

“Heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements,” noted the White House.

This order mandates full-time in-person work, allowing exceptions at the discretion of department heads.

On energy, Trump announced a “national energy emergency,” lifting mining restrictions and promoting fossil fuel production.

“Drill, baby, drill,” he stated, emphasizing that America would leverage its vast oil and gas reserves to become a leading manufacturing nation.

Another pivotal executive order aimed to “restore freedom of speech and end federal censorship.” This followed claims from Trump and his supporters that the Biden administration suppressed online discourse through pressure on social media platforms.

The White House declared, “Over the last four years, the previous administration trampled free speech rights by censoring Americans' speech on online platforms.”

In a controversial act, Trump signed an order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. He also introduced a policy recognizing only two genders—male and female—within the United States.

Additionally, Trump abolished the Biden administration's Green Policy on electric vehicles, reverting focus to traditional energy sources.

Utilizing his presidential powers, Trump pardoned over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots, citing perceived injustices by the previous administration.

The January 6 assault on the Capitol, which followed Trump's address alleging election fraud and urging supporters to march to Congress, disrupted the certification of Joe Biden's 2020 presidential election victory.

This attack led to widespread chaos, injuries, and destruction, resulting in charges ranging from trespassing to serious felonies, including seditious conspiracy and assaults on law enforcement officers.

From the Oval Office, Trump referred to those charged as “hostages,” stating, “Approximately 1,500 for a pardon – full pardon. We hope they come out tonight.”

The President also signed a decree empowering his administration to tackle inflation and lower commodity prices.

“We will use all our powers to make life more affordable for Americans,” Trump expressed during his address.

Taking the oath of office to “preserve, protect and defend” the US Constitution, Trump was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts.

Vice President JD Vance was sworn in shortly before him. This day marked the inception of an administration intent on implementing rapid and sweeping policy changes.