29 Executive Orders Issued by Biden During First 3 Days in Office

January 26, 2021: President Joe Biden issued at least 29 executive orders during his first three days in office. That’s more than his predecessors. President Barack Obama issued five executive orders during his first three days in office, while President Donald Trump issued one.[1]

According to The Wall Street Journal, "Some GOP lawmakers say the initiatives undermine Mr. Biden's push for bipartisan deal making and national unity." At the same time, however, "some progressives are urging him to go further."[1]

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Footnotes:

1. The Wall Street Journal, "Biden’s Executive Orders Signal Collision Course With GOP," January 22, 2021