Donald Trump's Second Term Begins with Sweeping Policy Shifts and Controversial Actions
The new U.S. president launches ambitious initiatives, revokes diversity programs, and signals a hardline stance on immigration and international relations.
- President Trump announced the $500 billion 'Stargate' AI infrastructure project, aiming to create 100,000 jobs in the U.S. over four years.
- He revoked federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, placing their staff on paid leave and ordering their removal from agency operations.
- Trump signaled openness to mediating the Ukraine war while proposing potential new sanctions against Russia if diplomacy fails.
- Controversially, he pardoned over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots, including prominent leaders of extremist groups.
- The administration reinstated ICE's authority to detain undocumented immigrants at sensitive locations, such as schools and churches.