Summary
President Trump has signed 221 executive orders in less than a year since taking office for a second term. This number surpasses the 220 orders he signed during his entire first term and is higher than other recent presidents like Joe Biden. Some of Trump's actions have faced legal challenges and opposition in Congress.
Key Facts
- President Trump signed 221 executive orders in under a year.
- This is more than the 220 orders he signed from 2017 to 2021.
- Joe Biden signed 162 executive orders over four years.
- Trump's executive orders have included measures on trade, immigration, and civil service changes.
- One recent order classifies illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
- Trump's actions have led to lawsuits and a House of Representatives bill to restore union rights for federal workers.
- The data is from the Pew Research Center and the Federal Register.
