365 WINS IN 365 DAYS: President Trump’s Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity
1/20/2026
Action Summary
- Immigration and Border Security: Achieved negative net migration for the first time in 50 years; aggressively enforced immigration laws through increased deportations, enhanced border enforcement, military and National Guard deployment, the construction of new border barriers, and the reinstatement of strict policies such as “Remain in Mexico” and ending catch-and-release.
- Law Enforcement and Community Safety: Recorded historic declines in homicides and other violent crimes through targeted federal crackdowns, dismantling transnational gangs and terrorist networks, and enhanced interior enforcement operations; designated criminal organizations and deployed task forces to reduce violent and property crimes.
- Economic Recovery and Trade Reform: Spurred significant economic growth with record job creation, tax cuts, deregulation, blue-collar wage increases, and a robust stock market rebound; reformed trade policies with new tariffs and reciprocal trade agreements while reducing the trade deficit.
- Support for American Workers and Industry: Advanced reshoring investments, secured fair and reciprocal trade deals, protected critical industries (steel, aluminum, semiconductors), and bolstered domestic manufacturing through significant investments and reshoring incentives.
- Innovation, Technology, and Energy Dominance: Strengthened U.S. leadership in AI, technology, and space with major investments and policy reforms; modernized energy production by declaring a national energy emergency, lifting drilling restrictions, expanding fossil fuel production, and securing landmark energy export deals.
- Diplomacy and Global Leadership: Brokered multiple international peace deals, imposed strategic sanctions, reasserted U.S. foreign policy priorities by concluding new security and trade agreements, and restored American influence on the global stage.
- Military Modernization and Veterans Support: Invested heavily in modernizing the military with cutting-edge technology, reversed prior diversity mandates to improve readiness, streamlined benefits for veterans, and improved recruitment and retention across all services.
- Government Efficiency, Deregulation, and Transparency: Implemented a broad range of executive orders to streamline federal bureaucracy, eliminate wasteful spending and redundant regulations, restore merit-based hiring practices, and increase transparency in government actions.
- Public Health and Healthcare Reform: Lowered drug prices, reformed national nutritional and healthcare policies, advanced initiatives to stabilize infant formula supply and childhood nutrition, and enhanced measures to protect American public health—all while reducing regulatory overreach in healthcare.
Risks & Considerations
- The shift in immigration policy, including reductions in the number of foreign students, may affect Vanderbilt’s international student admissions and diversity, impacting cultural exchange and revenue from tuition.
- Increased ICE enforcement and visa revocations could affect Vanderbilt’s faculty and researchers who are on visas, potentially disrupting academic work and research collaborations.
- Changes in federal benefits and eligibility checks could have implications for students and staff who rely on such programs, necessitating adjustments in financial aid and support services.
- Policies targeting universities for perceived ideological biases may lead to increased scrutiny and compliance burdens, affecting academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
- The reduction in federal funding for programs perceived as supporting illegal immigration or diversity may impact grants and support programs at Vanderbilt, requiring reevaluation of funding strategies.
Impacted Programs
- Office of International Student and Scholar Services may need to adapt to new immigration policies, providing support and guidance to affected students and faculty.
- The Financial Aid Office might need to reassess aid distribution to align with stricter eligibility requirements for federal aid.
- Peabody College could see implications in its educational policy research, especially in areas related to diversity and inclusion.
- The Office of Federal Relations may have to increase advocacy efforts to navigate changes in federal policies and funding priorities.
Financial Impact
- Potential decrease in revenue from international students due to stricter visa regulations and reductions in foreign student entries.
- Possible shifts in federal funding priorities may affect grant opportunities and necessitate adjustments in research funding strategies.
- Enhanced compliance and administrative costs due to increased federal scrutiny and reporting requirements on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- The university may need to explore alternative funding sources to replace any lost federal support for affected programs.
Relevance Score: 4 (The changes present significant transformations in immigration, funding, and compliance that could necessitate major adjustments for the university.)
Key Actions
- Vanderbilt University’s Admissions Office should evaluate the impact of reduced foreign student enrollment due to stricter immigration policies. Adapting recruitment strategies to attract domestic students and ensuring compliance with new visa regulations will be crucial.
- The Office of Federal Relations should engage with policymakers regarding the implications of changes in visa processing and immigration enforcement on international research collaborations and faculty recruitment.
- Vanderbilt’s Health Policy Center could analyze the impacts of healthcare policy shifts, particularly those related to drug pricing and nutrition programs, to identify potential research and funding opportunities that align with federal priorities.
- The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization should explore partnerships and funding opportunities in energy and AI sectors, leveraging increased federal investment in these areas to support innovation and research at Vanderbilt.
- Vanderbilt’s Law School should closely monitor changes in federal policies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as constitutional rights, to assess and advise on potential legal challenges and policy adaptations.
Opportunities
- Due to the focus on American manufacturing and technology innovation, Vanderbilt’s Engineering Department has an opportunity to expand research in semiconductor and AI technologies, potentially benefiting from increased federal funding in these areas.
- The emphasis on healthcare reform presents an opportunity for Vanderbilt Medical Center to engage in federally supported initiatives focused on drug pricing and healthcare access, potentially increasing funding and research collaborations.
- With the shift towards domestic energy production, Vanderbilt’s Environmental Engineering could explore research partnerships focusing on sustainable energy technologies, aligning with national energy strategies.
- The reduction in regulatory barriers presents an opportunity for Vanderbilt’s Business School to develop programs focused on entrepreneurship and innovation, tapping into new markets and business ventures encouraged by deregulation.
- The changes in federal education policies could allow Vanderbilt’s Peabody College to innovate in educational reform and policy research, contributing to national debates and policy developments.
Relevance Score: 5 (The executive orders indicate urgent systemic changes that may significantly affect Vanderbilt’s operations and strategic planning.)
Timeline for Implementation
- Immediate Implementation: Several directives were executed “on Day One” or “immediately” – for example, the declaration of a national border emergency and the resumption of border wall construction – indicating that these measures took effect with no delay.
- Future Deadline: Advanced nuclear energy projects are slated to come online by July 4, 2026.
The shortest timeline noted is “immediate,” which implies an urgent response requirement.
Relevance Score: 5
Impacted Government Organizations
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Encompasses agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that are directed to enforce immigration laws, secure the border, and repurpose internal systems for deportation and detention.
- Department of Justice (DOJ): Tasked with prosecuting criminal acts related to immigration, terrorism, and enforcing new directives on capital crimes committed by illegal immigrants.
- Department of Treasury: Involved in tariff enforcement, directing financial oversight (including IRS functions), and ensuring fiscal accountability in trade and energy sectors.
- Department of State: Impacted by numerous foreign policy actions, reorganization initiatives, and diplomatic directives including ceasing foreign aid programs and enforcing new protocols in overseas embassies.
- Department of Education: Targeted by an executive order aimed at closing or transferring responsibilities from the federal education apparatus back to the states.
- Department of Energy (DOE): Directed to facilitate domestic energy production, accelerate permitting reforms, and oversee projects in fossil fuels, LNG exports, and nuclear as well as renewable energy initiatives.
- Department of Defense (DOD): Affected by directives to modernize military capabilities, integrate next-generation technologies, and adjust military policies and recruitment standards.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): Subject of reform measures to reduce backlogs, expand healthcare clinics, and improve veteran services.
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC): Involved through initiatives such as the “Build American Agenda” to expand wireless competition and improve broadband infrastructure.
- USAID: Targeted by cost-cutting and efficiency directives intended to eliminate what are deemed wasteful expenditures in foreign assistance.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) & U.S. Space Command: Impacted by policies promoting increased domestic investment in space, expedited declassification of records, and relocation of key military space operations.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): Directed to halt its operations as part of an effort to curb perceived overreach in regulatory practices affecting market competition and consumer lending.
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Instructed to deploy emergency aid to American farmers and support rural economic initiatives through rescissions and direct investment measures.
- Office of Personnel Management (OPM): Affected via initiatives such as the rollout of a reimagined federal retirement website, signaling broader federal personnel and hiring reforms.
- Office of the Federal Register: Directed to expedite publishing times as part of efforts to modernize government procedures and reduce administrative delays.
Relevance Score: 5 (This executive summary directs transformative actions across a broad spectrum of agencies, effectively impacting nearly every major arm of the federal government.)
Responsible Officials
- Attorney General (Department of Justice) – Tasked with implementing the directive to pursue the death penalty in capital crimes committed by illegal immigrants.
- Secretary of State – Charged with declaring that U.S. foreign policy will “always put America and American citizens first.”
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Commissioner – Responsible for halting operations as ordered in the directive affecting the agency.
- Secretary of Defense – Overseeing the dismissal of the Board of Visitors for the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard, as directed.
- Director, Office of the Federal Register – Instructed to expedite publishing times for federal documents.
Relevance Score: 5 (Directives impact Cabinet-level and senior agency heads responsible for large-scale federal policies.)