Trump, who said he would not be a dictator “except for Day 1” of his presidency, signed a record number of executive orders on Monday.

Here’s what an executive order is, who can overturn it and how and a list of 12 impactful executive orders President Trump signed on Jan. 20, 2025.

There are limitations to what a president can legally do via executive action, and many of Trump’s orders are expected to be challenged in court.