Text Link
National Security
No items found.
No items found.
National Security
No items found.
Tracker

Response Center

Real-time analysis of Trump-Vance administration actions, to support legal challenges and provide resources for the pro-democracy community.

Back to the Response Center

The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to

Enact an "America First" foreign policy agenda

Let others know:

https://democracy2025.org/response-center/CrR2cl

What we know

This order is a vague and ineffectual pronouncement that has little impact, but signals a desire to pursue an isolationist foreign policy.

Formal Name

America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State

Status
Underway
Formal Identifier

January 20, 2025

Anticipated Impact

This order calls for the Secretary of State to issue guidance explaining how the State Department will implement an "America First" foreign policy, and suggests that multilateralism and alliances are contrary to American interests. The order will weaken America's standing in the world. It will reduce other countries trust in the U.S., weaken relationships with our allies, and impact our ability to find common ground to solve pressing global issues, including on trade, climate change, nuclear security, and migration.

By the Numbers

Partner Analysis

People are fighting back

How communities are responding

Democracy 2025 and our partners are ready to counter threats to people's rights, justice, and equality in courtrooms and communities across the country. Learn more about how people and communities are responding to this harmful policy:

Responses not found.

Join the Fight for Democracy

Help us counter unlawful, anti-democratic actions from the Trump-Vance administration and protect people, freedom, and justice.

An illustration of three people, two women and one man, shown in profile and facing left. Each wears glasses, and two wear caps, giving a casual appearance. The background includes red, white, and blue abstract patterns with stars.