Trump reportedly plans to issue around 100 executive orders after taking office

elected president donald trump indicated that he plans to push through 100, or around 100, executive orders after taking office, senators and reports have indicated, with the number varying slightly.

Trump, who will take office later this month on January 20, met with Senate Republicans on wednesday

During an appearance Thursday morning on “Fox & Friends,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, said Trump indicated there are nearly 100 executive orders to address issues such as border security and US energy.

“He threw that – 100 – there could be like 100 EOs, yeah. I believe him.” Senator Kevin Cramer, RND, noted The Hill.

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President Donald Trump signs an executive order during an Operation Warp Speed ​​vaccine summit at the White House in Washington, DC, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (Oliver Contreras/SIPA USA/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Senators were provided a preview of some of what they were told would be 100 executive orders, two sources said. axes Stephen Miller, whom Trump has tapped to serve in his new administration, discussed plans to use executive authority to address the border and immigration from day one, the outlet reported.

The Associated Press claimed Trump is preparing more than 100 executive orders from day one and briefed GOP senators during the meeting. “There will be a substantial number,” noted Senator John Hoeven, RND, according to the outlet.

Fox News Digital emailed a Trump spokesman with a request for comment Saturday, but did not receive a response in time for publication.

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Signing a series of executive orders would allow Trump to unilaterally push his agenda after he returns to the Oval Office, but GOP lawmakers also plan to work with him to enact his legislative priorities.

President of the Chamber Mike JohnsonR-La., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, RS.D., have both declared their intent to push the president-elect’s agenda.

TRUMP CAN DO A LOT THROUGH EXECUTIVE ORDERS, SAYS REP. GOP

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“Biden is doing everything he can to make the TRANSITION as difficult as possible, from never-before-seen legislation to costly and ridiculous executive orders on the new green scam and other money-wasting scams. Don’t have fear, these “orders” will all end shortly and we will become a Nation of Common Sense and Strength!!!” Trump stated in a post on Truth Social earlier this week.