President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has rescinded 19 executive orders from the Biden administration, which he described as “harmful” to economic growth, energy production, and government efficiency. In addition, Trump ordered a significant reduction in the functions of several federal agencies as part of his cost-cutting efforts.
Rescinding Biden’s Executive Orders
According to the White House, some of the repealed executive orders included:
- Eliminating mandates under the Defense Production Act that forced industries to produce electric heat pumps and solar panels, a policy Trump referred to as part of the “Green New Scam.”
- Removing an order that integrated “radical gender ideology” into U.S. diplomacy and foreign aid.
- Overturning a union-focused order that prioritized labor organizations over economic development.
- Terminating proclamations that protected nearly a million acres as national monuments, which Trump argued hindered economic and energy expansion.
Since returning to office, Trump has revoked more executive orders than Biden signed in his first year, a White House fact sheet revealed.
Cutting Down Federal Agencies
Alongside rolling back executive orders, Trump took further steps to reduce the size of government by paring down multiple agencies. His administration justified these cuts as necessary for streamlining operations and eliminating unnecessary expenditures.
The affected entities include:
- Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
- United States Agency for Global Media
- Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- United States Interagency Council on Homelessness
- Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
- Minority Business Development Agency
- Arctic Research Commission
A White House official told Fox News that these cuts eliminate non-statutory functions and scale back agencies to their legally mandated roles, reducing taxpayer expenses.
Elon Musk and DOGE’s Role in Downsizing
The Trump administration’s government reduction plan is being overseen by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. DOGE has canceled billions in government contracts and grants, eliminated redundant spending, and led layoffs within multiple agencies.
Under DOGE’s guidance, the administration has made sweeping changes, including reviewing every federal program for wasteful spending. Recently, Musk proposed merging the United States Postal Service (USPS) with the Commerce Department to improve efficiency, an idea Trump publicly supported.
Streamlining Government to ‘Restore Efficiency’
Trump’s moves align with his campaign promise to reduce government bureaucracy, cut excessive spending, and ensure accountability.
“These actions will save taxpayer dollars, eliminate unnecessary government waste, and streamline priorities,” the White House said. “President Trump remains committed to restoring efficiency in the federal government.”
As Trump’s administration continues to push for a smaller federal government, analysts predict further agency reductions and policy reversals in the coming months. The long-term economic and political impact of these actions remains to be seen.
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