President-elect Donald Trump said during an interview that aired over the weekend that the first executive orders he will sign immediately upon taking office will deal with the border and the economy. Trump made the remarks about signing “a lot” of executive orders during a Sunday interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker on “Meet The Press.” “Well, a lot of it will have to do with economics,” he said. “A lot’s going to have to do with energy. A lot’s having to do with the border. We’re going to immediately strengthen up the border and do a real job. And some of the basics.” WATCH: President Trump says we’ll get back to the basics on Day One — with executive orders on the economy, energy, and border security coming immediately after he takes office. pic.twitter.com/DixY56MggW — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) December 8, 2024 Trump said that he is planning on ending birthright citizenship on day one. Trump said he would do it “if we can, through executive action.” CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE “I was going to do it through executive action, but then we had to fix COVID first, to be honest with you,” he said. “We have to end it.” WATCH: President Trump says it’s still his plan to END birthright citizenship: “We’re the only country that has it!” pic.twitter.com/iOdkKQ2gnZ — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) December 8, 2024