Following his inauguration, Donald Trump plans to take significant action on his first day, focusing on a record number of executive orders, possibly around 100. Speculations suggest these may include aggressive immigration enforcement, with reports of planned raids on undocumented migrants in cities like Chicago. Protests against his administration’s policies have already erupted, led by various civil rights groups, indicating strong public opposition to anticipated changes in immigration policy and other areas.
Following his inauguration as the US President, Donald Trump is gearing up to take action on Monday with an unprecedented number of executive orders. Speculations are circulating in the media that significant operations targeting migrants could feature among these early initiatives.
On Monday, Donald Trump is poised to begin his second term in office. Just a day prior, the Republican candidate made his way to Washington D.C., announcing his intention to fulfill many of his campaign pledges right from the first day of his renewed presidency.
In a recent interview with NBC News, the 78-year-old expressed his ambition to sign a ‘record number’ of executive orders immediately after his inauguration. While he did not disclose an exact figure, he hinted that the number could be around 100 when pressed by the broadcaster.
As Trump embarks on his first day in office, a flurry of executive actions is anticipated. What can we expect from this administration?
Are Major Raids Against Migrants on the Horizon?
There are expectations that Trump will kick off his promised tougher immigration policy with these initial executive actions. Throughout his campaign, he consistently claimed he would execute the most extensive deportation operation in US history.
Media outlets are speculating about the level of enforcement the returning president will pursue during this transition period. The Wall Street Journal, followed by the New York Times, reported that major raids are planned in Chicago as early as Tuesday, targeting undocumented migrants.
These operations, allegedly named ‘Operation Safeguard’, are projected to span a week and may extend to additional cities across America. According to the Washington Post, nearly 200 agents from the Border Protection Agency are expected to participate in the Chicago raids alone.
Trump Aims for Swift Action
While Trump did not explicitly confirm the details regarding these raids during his NBC News interview, he did assert that the mass deportation of undocumented migrants would be a primary focus, and that action would commence without delay. However, he refrained from specifying when or where the initial deportations would occur.
Tom Homan, who is slated to assume the role of Border Protection Commissioner under Trump’s administration, emphasized in response to media inquiries that no definitive decisions had been made yet. The incoming administration is still evaluating its options.
Simultaneously, Homan addressed a leak that has led to these speculations, indicating that it is currently under investigation. ‘It’s regrettable because anyone leaking law enforcement operations increases risks for their personnel,’ Homan stated. He also reassured that the new government would begin detaining individuals deemed a ‘threat to public safety’ from day one.
Mass Protests Erupt Against Trump
In reaction to the anticipated political changes under Trump, thousands gathered in Washington D.C. on Saturday to protest. Participants initially assembled in parks in the city center before marching towards the Lincoln Memorial.
Numerous civil rights organizations and groups, including those behind the ‘Women’s March’ that drew hundreds of thousands to the capital after Trump’s first inauguration in 2017, coordinated the rally.