Former President Donald Trump has begun reshaping the federal government, aggressively advancing his “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) agenda through a series of sweeping executive orders and policy reversals. These actions have triggered widespread political and public attention as they aim to deliver on key campaign promises.
One of Trump’s most controversial moves is the issuance of an executive order titled “Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government.” This order establishes processes to investigate and penalize perceived political bias within federal agencies. Trump has appointed figures like Pam Bondi and Tulsi Gabbard to lead accountability efforts aimed at purging employees who oppose his administration’s goals.
In addition, Trump has effectively dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies by placing all DEI-related staff on leave. This step halts long-standing initiatives designed to address systemic inequalities in government operations.
Further actions include withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris climate treaty and the World Health Organization, reversing policies that aimed to lower prescription drug costs, and canceling birthright citizenship. Trump has also issued pardons to individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, a move that has been met with sharp criticism from his opponents.
Critics view these actions as drastic and divisive, while Trump supporters argue they represent a strong commitment to the promises made during his campaign. With these rapid policy changes, Trump’s administration is setting a combative tone for the future direction of federal governance.
