

Trump’s busy first week in office
16 snips Jan 24, 2025
Isaac Arnsdorf, Senior White House reporter for The Washington Post, and Marianne LeVine, National political reporter covering immigration, discuss Trump's executive actions during his second term's first week. They explore the immediate effects on immigration policy, including troop deployments and mass deportations. The conversation highlights the muted Republican response to Trump's pardons of January 6 rioters, revealing rifts within the party and contrasting these actions with Biden's approach, shedding light on the implications for political accountability.
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Executive Order Strategy
- Trump's executive orders aim to set the tone for his second term.
- Many are campaign promises repackaged, focusing on government operations and appealing to his base.
Executive Order Limitations
- Trump's executive actions, while numerous, cannot change existing laws.
- They function within current legal frameworks and face potential legal challenges.
Putting People Over Fish
- One executive order was titled "Putting People Over Fish."
- It aimed to address California wildfires by redirecting water resources.