Some of Trump’s Executive Orders garner wide notice in the media, ut many do not. These little noticed EOs often pack more punch than their anonymity deserves. Today, I’ll highlight an EO that needs to be seen for what it is, a veritable presentation of the Trump administration’s horrific agenda. Titled ADDITIONAL RESCISSIONS OF HARMFUL EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND ACTIONS, at a glance appears to be an invitation to boredom, but as you’ll see, it is very revealing. For ease of reading I have highlighted the topics of these recissions. You’ll see that every Trump EO is worthy of examination, followed by shock. For shock value, see what Biden policies have been summarily axed, all worthy efforts, now in the dustbin , . . yes, even infant formula . . .
“Section 1. Purpose. . . . I have determined that the following additional rescissions are necessary to advance the policy of the United States to restore common sense to the Federal Government and unleash the potential of American citizens.
Sec. 2. Revocation of Orders and Actions. The following executive actions are hereby revoked:
(a) Executive Order 13994 of January 21, 2021 (Ensuring a Data-Driven Response to COVID-19 and Future High-Consequence Public Health Threats).
(b) National Security Memorandum 3 of February 4, 2021 (Revitalizing America’s Foreign Policy and National Security Workforce, Institutions, and Partnerships).
(c) Presidential Memorandum of February 4, 2021 (Advancing the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Persons Around the World).
(d) Executive Order 14026 of April 27, 2021 (Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors).
(e) Presidential Memorandum of March 31, 2022 (Finding of a Severe Energy Supply Interruption).
(f) Presidential Determination 2022-13 of May 18, 2022 (Delegating Authority Under the Defense Production Act to Ensure an Adequate Supply of Infant Formula).
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(k) Executive Order 14081 of September 12, 2022 (Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy).
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(o) Presidential Memorandum of November 16, 2023 (Advancing Worker Empowerment, Rights, and High Labor Standards Globally).
(p) Executive Order 14112 of December 6, 2023 (Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations to Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination).
(q) Executive Order 14119 of March 6, 2024 (Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums).
(r) Executive Order 14126 of September 6, 2024 (Investing in America and Investing in American Workers).