Frequently Asked Questions

An Executive Order is a directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government. Executive orders have the full force of law when based on authority granted to the President by the Constitution or delegated by Congress.

No. While executive orders have the force of law, they are not legislation passed by Congress. They are directives from the President to federal agencies on how to operate within the existing law. Executive orders can be overturned by federal courts if they exceed the President's authority or by subsequent presidents.

Yes, all executive orders in our archive are available for download in PDF format. Simply navigate to the specific order you're interested in and look for the "View Original Document" button which opens the PDF.

This website aims to be updated promptly as new executive orders are issued or relevant information becomes available.

No, this is not an official government website. TheTrumpExecutiveOrders.com is an independent resource dedicated to preserving and providing access to these historical documents. All executive orders are sourced from official government publications.