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@ Chad Lupkes
2025-02-06 02:45:43
Comparison of Executive Orders Signed by Donald Trump and Other Recent Presidents
Donald Trump (2017–2021):
Donald Trump signed a total of 220 executive orders during his single term as president
. This averages to about 55 executive orders per year.
Barack Obama (2009–2017):
Barack Obama signed 277 executive orders over his two terms, averaging approximately 35 executive orders per year
George W. Bush (2001–2009):
George W. Bush issued 291 executive orders during his two terms, averaging about 36 executive orders per year
Bill Clinton (1993–2001):
Bill Clinton signed 364 executive orders over his two terms, averaging around 45 executive orders per year
Joe Biden (2021–2025):
As of February 2025, Joe Biden has signed 160 executive orders during his single term, which is fewer than Trump and other recent presidents
Donald Trump has signed 26 executive orders on January 20, 2025, the first day of his second term, far and away more than any US President, ever, with dozens following over the past few weeks.