Infographics10 February 2025 - 10:45

Number of executive orders signed by US presidents

In their first 100 days in office

by WILLIAM WANYOIKE

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Number of executive orders signed by US presidents/ WILLIAM WANYOIKE

Since assuming office, US President Donald Trump has issued 54 executive orders so far.

Executive orders are presidential directives to executive branch agencies that tell them how to implement existing laws.

Former President Joe Biden issued 42 executive orders.

In 2017, Trump was then the President issued 33 executive orders.