President Donald Trump signed several executive orders during his first day in office. Many of these orders either fulfill campaign promises or reverse policy from his predecessor, former President Joe Biden.

On day one, President Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization, something he did during his first term before Biden reversed these decisions.

The Paris Climate Agreement was created in 2015 as an international climate accord in which countries agreed to cut down on their greenhouse gas emissions. Withdrawal will see U.S. climate policy change once again, steering the country away from cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions. The decision to leave the WHO, which receives around a fifth of its funding from the U.S., will also have a global impact.

Trump is also removing protections for transgender people, including eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.

Pardons for those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol were also issued pardons, leaving lawmakers divided, according to The Hill.

Trump’s decision to pardon Jan. 6 insurrections has also left Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger concerned, according to CBS News.

The Trump Administration has also declared illegal immigrants are a priority for deportation, allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement to arrest people, including at once protected sensitive areas like schools and churches. In contrast, under the Biden Administration, illegal immigrants who had committed serious crimes, were a threat to national security or were stopped at the border were the priority targets for deportation.

What the future holds for the U.S. has sparked fear, anger and hopelessness among some WSU students.

“It feels like America is defined by animosity and nobody cares enough to change it,” said Julian Speten, a first-year journalism student. “There’s just a bunch of people who hate and a bunch of people who are scared.”

Honors College student Daniela Alpire said she fears the Trump Administration will further normalize the notion that undocumented immigrants are criminals who do not contribute to the economy.

“There are different communities that sincerely, at this moment, have nothing but fear,” Alpire said. “[The executive orders have] instilled a sense of emergency.”

Yet, Alpire said she holds onto hope for her country.

“I always grew up with the perception that the U.S. is the most beautiful country in the whole world because of its acceptance of immigrants and of diversity,” she said. “I think that my depiction of America will never be erased.”

Alpire said division has caused her much heartbreak, but remains hopeful division will ultimately fail.

“This will be a time where people come together,” Alpire said. “It’s going to be a time of resilience and for people to stand up and show that immigrants are the backbone of this country.”

She also believes discourse surrounding topics such as immigration should hold multiple perspectives, not just one.

The Undocumented Student Center has many resources for students, Alpire said. They have been assured their space and expression will be protected.

“I just [want to] exist in a world where people can express themselves how they want,” said Talia Bergman, senior fine arts student.