January 20, 2025, marked the start of Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States. On his first day back in the White House, he signed executive orders that signaled a return to his signature policy priorities. These included withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization, declaring a national energy emergency, and implementing measures to strengthen border security and address illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Despite these decisive actions, Trump faced backlash for a misstep during a speech. He mistakenly identified Spain as part of BRICS, an economic alliance comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The Spanish government quickly clarified that Spain is not affiliated with BRICS, and the error became a topic of widespread discussion, overshadowing some of the administration’s first-day initiatives.
