Speaking to reporters, Caleb Fuller celebrated his release. “I’m a free man now,” he declared. Fuller maintained that he had not witnessed any violence during the riot, stating, “I didn’t see anyone get hurt. Everyone around me is deserving of a pardon.”
Trump Executive Orders
Trump’s inauguration day was not solely defined by pardons. He signed nearly 100 executive orders signaling dramatic policy shifts. Key actions included:
- Launching a crackdown on immigration.
- Withdrawing support for wind power and electric vehicles while expanding oil drilling in the Arctic and offshore areas.
- Pulling the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement and the World Health Organization.
- Delaying the ban on TikTok, which had been scheduled to take effect on Sunday.
- Required the nation’s flags fly high to mark his inauguration, despite them being lowered for 30 days to honor the late former President Jimmy Carter.
These decisions reflect Trump’s commitment to reversing many of the policies implemented during the Biden administration. His actions on climate and energy, in particular, have already drawn criticism from environmental advocates.
Biden’s Final Acts
As Trump’s executive orders dominated headlines, outgoing President Joe Biden made news of his own.
