The Journal. Trump 2.0: A Fast Start to a Second Term
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Jan 24, 2025 
Sadie Gurman, a Wall Street Journal reporter specializing in the Justice Department, shares her insights on the significant changes ushered in by the new administration. The conversation delves into President Trump's rapid executive actions, underlining their potential impact on American policy. There's a detailed analysis of immigration and economic strategies, alongside discussions about reforming the Justice Department and addressing perceived biases. The episode also explores the delicate dynamics of clemency related to January 6th participants, shedding light on Trump's evolving governance style.
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Executive Order Focus
- Trump's executive orders focused on key campaign promises like immigration and cultural issues.
- These included classifying Mexican drug cartels as terrorists and limiting asylum.
Symbolic Orders and Tariff Delays
- Trump issued an executive order directing the government to lower prices, a broad goal with no clear mechanism.
- He delayed imposing tariffs, despite campaign promises, facing internal and external opposition.
Effectiveness of Executive Orders
- Executive orders vary in effectiveness; some have legal force, others are symbolic, some are pardons, and some may exceed presidential authority.
- An example is birthright citizenship, which courts have upheld, but Trump's order challenges it.