‘Recognising two genders, deporting illegal immigrants’ — inside Trump’s declaration on day one

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US President Donald Trump marked his return to the White House with a flurry of executive orders issued within minutes of his inauguration.

Forced by the biting cold to hold the ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda, Trump’s sharp address mirrored the weather outside — both were historic in their chill.

The actions are expected to address many issues, including immigration, border security, gender, trade, and geopolitics.

If he signs as many executive orders as he has touted, Trump could exceed the record of 100 set by former President Harry Truman in 1952.
“The golden age of America begins right now,” Trump told a cheering crowd.

Here are a few of the executive orders reeled off by the United States president.

US GOVERNMENT TO ONLY RECOGNISE TWO GENDERS — MALE AND FEMALE
Trump said he would create a society that is “colour-blind and merit-based”.

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