President Donald Trump is set to sign two significant executive orders aimed at addressing immigration and public safety. The announcement came from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt during a briefing on the eve of Trump’s 100th day back in office.
One of the executive orders will focus on enhancing law enforcement’s ability to combat crime and protect citizens. The second order will specifically target sanctuary cities, directing the attorney general and the secretary of Homeland Security to create a list of states and local jurisdictions that do not comply with federal immigration laws.
Leavitt emphasized that the second executive order is designed to safeguard American communities from what she termed "criminal aliens." This move has sparked discussions about the role of local officials in maintaining public safety. Tom Homan, the Border Czar, remarked that local leaders should not want individuals who pose a threat to public safety in their communities.
In addition to these orders, Trump is also expected to sign another executive order related to the trucking industry. This order aims to ensure that American truck drivers and others in commercial vehicles are proficient in English, which is seen as a measure to enhance safety on the roads.
As of Monday, Trump will have signed over 140 executive orders since returning to office, a number that approaches the total signed during President Biden’s entire administration. This rapid pace of executive action highlights Trump’s commitment to his policy agenda in a short time frame. Notably, he has already surpassed the number of executive orders he signed in all of 2017, when he issued 55 orders during his first year in office.
These developments reflect Trump’s ongoing focus on immigration and public safety as key issues in his administration, resonating with his base and setting the stage for future policy initiatives.