Answer: President Trump used the power of executive orders as a tool to advance his policy agenda, which was a common practice among past Presidents. An executive order is a directive issued by the President that carries the weight of law and can impact public policy.
Three examples of executive orders under the Trump administration include:
Executive Order 13769: This order suspended the admission of refugees to the United States for 120 days and temporarily banned citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the country.
Executive Order 13771: This order required that for every new regulation proposed, two existing regulations must be eliminated.
Executive Order 13815: This order established a commission to promote patriotism in America’s schools and educational institutions.