Busy First Day for President Trump: Historic Decisions

On his first day as President of the United States, Donald Trump stayed incredibly busy, making dramatic decisions without wasting any time. He signed 42 executive orders, memorandums, and declarations, giving the green signal for more than 200 executive actions affecting over 115 staff members. He also held a 60-minute press conference and delivered three historic speeches in just one day, marking his impact.

One of his significant decisions was issuing an executive order to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). The US has been the largest donor to the organization, and this decision is expected to cause significant challenges for WHO moving forward. This move mirrors Trump's earlier stance during the pandemic when he took similar actions. Additionally, he announced that the US would be withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, calling it a one-sided deal that was legally flawed.

Ending Automatic Birthright Citizenship

Another major move by Trump was to end automatic birthright citizenship, a practice that has been in place for over 100 years. Through an executive order, Trump amended the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, stating that children born in the US would only be granted citizenship if at least one parent is a US citizen, a Green Card holder (PR), or serving in the US military. This change will not apply to the children of illegal immigrants.

Impact on Indian Nationals

The end of automatic birthright citizenship will have a significant impact on Indian nationals. Under the new rule, children born in the US will no longer automatically acquire US citizenship if their parents are on temporary work visas (H1B), student visas (F1), or waiting for a Green Card. Only those whose parents are US citizens, Green Card holders, or military personnel will have the right to pass on US citizenship to their children. This change will primarily affect Indian nationals who visit the US and give birth during their stay.