Trump promises to deliver a spate of executive orders, including action on Jan. 6 defendants
SUMMARY
President-elect Donald Trump promised a flurry of executive orders upon taking office, including measures regarding the January 6 defendants. At a rally in Washington, D.C., Trump hinted at actions benefiting those charged or convicted in connection with January 6th, claiming his supporters would be "very happy" with his decisions. He plans to sign around 200 executive actions, addressing various issues such as military reforms, an "Iron Dome" missile defense system, and the release of records related to historic assassinations. Trump also discussed his evolving stance on TikTok, proposing a U.S.-owned joint venture with the app, and pledged to tackle border issues, education, and diversity measures. Additionally, he reflected on a recent assassination attempt on his life, describing the lingering effects of a bullet grazing his ear. Trump emphasized that his executive actions would begin immediately, defying suggestions to space them out.
