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Posted January 21, 2025

Sean Ring

By Sean Ring

Trump’s Executive Orders and You

Joe Biden is not the President of the United States.

If you could only see my smile as my chubby digits typed that sentence. It’s as if a nightmare ended, and I woke up on a brand new day, ready to take on the world.

And if I feel this way, 5,000 miles away in another country, I can only imagine how happy you are.

Sure, there’s been some awful stuff over the weekend, with Biden’s Unpardonable Pardons of treasonous General Mark Milley and murderous Anthony Fauci. My advice for you is to get some religion if you don’t already. The only justice that will be served is in the next life.

The Donald’s and Melania’s meme coins may be unforced errors. I still can’t understand why an incoming president would issue them days before he enters office. 

But we’ve got plenty of time to criticize. Today is a day to celebrate. So, let’s look at what The Donald accomplished with his executive orders on Day 1 and how you may benefit from them.

TikTok is Back

If TikTok were a national security issue, Trump would’ve shut it down immediately. TikTok’s biggest sin isn’t even that the NSA can’t collect data it shouldn’t be collecting from Americans.

TikTok’s biggest sin is that its algorithm beats the piss out of Instagram. Wonder no more why Mark Zuckerberg’s lips are chapped from kissing DJT’s ass for the last few months.

Start a TikTok store and see how much money you can make over the next 75 days.

DEI Has Died

Trump revoked 78 of Biden’s Executive Orders. Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, was the first listed to go.

A quote from whitehouse.gov will suffice:

The injection of “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) into our institutions has corrupted them by replacing hard work, merit, and equality with a divisive and dangerous preferential hierarchy.

If you’re smart and talented, this is your chance to work for your government. Why you’d want to is beyond me, but the road is clear.

The US Withdraws From the WHO

Finally, the US will get out of this incompetent, corrupt tax suck.

Trump tried to get out in his first term, but Joke Biden halted the U.S. exit.

His executive order cites the “organization’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic that arose out of Wuhan, China, and other global health crises, its failure to adopt urgently needed reforms, and its inability to demonstrate independence from the inappropriate political influence of WHO member states.”

The charts for Pfizer (PFE) and Moderna (MDNA) already look awful, but Gilead (GILD) may be toppy and a good shorting opportunity.

The US Withdraws From the Paris Climate Accords

This farce has gone on for too long. Until China controls its emissions, the rest of the countries’ participation is pointless. The entire energy complex looks ripe for the picking. Good hunting.

Trump Pardoned About 1,500 for J6

The Donald pardoned approximately 1,500 individuals charged or convicted in connection with January 6. He also commuted the sentences of 14 members of far-right groups, including leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.

He granted "full, complete, and unconditional" pardons to most January 6 defendants, and no distinction was made between violent and non-violent offenders.

Notable recipients are Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader (22-year sentence pardoned), and Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers founder (18-year sentence commuted).

Trump said the pardons rectified a "grave national injustice" and initiated "national reconciliation."

The Southern Border and Immigration

The Donald declared the southern border situation a national emergency, which it is. He deployed the armed forces to finish the border wall and required the Pentagon to commit additional resources to border security.

Americans have to hope it’s not too late.

Drug cartels will be designated as foreign terrorist organizations, which they are. Trump is also trying to end birthright citizenship.

Mount McKinley and The Gulf of America

I remember teaching in Dubai once. I told my class how I was going to swim in the Persian Gulf after class. They got very quiet. Then, one student said, “Sean, I think you mean the Arabian Gulf.”

I said, “Of course! That’s what I meant!”

But honestly, I’d never heard of it referred to as such. However, I immediately understood why.

People call different mountains and bodies of water different things. It’s not like he’s forcing Mexicans to call it “The Gulf of America.” I’m sure they’ll continue to call it The Gulf of Mexico.

I’m sure Native Alaskans won’t call Denali “Mount McKinley.” But that’s what it’ll be called on federal maps.

The Mexicans still call the Rio Grande Rio Bravo. The Tewa call it P’osoge, and the Navajos call it Tó Ba’áadi.

Offended white liberals need to chill out.

February 1st is Doomsday for Mexico and Canada

The Donald said he would enact 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada on February 1st. 

Allegedly, the two main reasons are illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The loonie (CAD) and peso (MXN) have already fallen against the USD.

This is highly inflationary, as Canada and Mexico have promised to retaliate, so enjoy your gold and silver holdings. If you haven’t already, get some.

Revoking Security Clearances for Hunter Biden Laptop Letter

Finally, there is some justice concerning the Hunter Biden laptop case. All 51 who signed that letter will have their security clearances revoked. These include former Director of National Intelligence Jim Clapper, former CIA director John Brennan, and former acting CIA directors John McLaughlin and Michael Morell. CNN and MSNBC will save some money on their fees.

Also, Trump revoked John Bolton's security clearance because of the book he wrote detailing his time in the first Trump administration. The Executive Order reads that Bolton “undermined the ability of future presidents to request and obtain candid advice on matters of national security from their staff.”

A Meeting With Putin

This wasn’t one of his executive orders, but I’m glad the President positively reached out to Russian President Putin.

Trump said the meeting would take place “very quickly” but didn’t have a specific date yet.

Trump’s two main goals are to end the Ukraine war and restore direct contact with Russia.

I’m all for peace and Russian vodka.

Wrap Up

Let’s take a day to enjoy the vibes. I’m thrilled Biden is out, and Trump is in. Hopefully, America can return to being the strong, sensible leader of the world.

The next 99 days will tell us much. Let’s give the man a chance.

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