By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Saturday, April 12, 2025President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesIt was another busy week in the Trump presidency, with several items of note — from defunding sanctuary cities to restarting a government office to help victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants. Actions from this week include pauses to Trump’s much-anticipated tariff policies and more potential retaliatory actions against states and localities that disregard his policy agenda. The president also made key nominations, including a former pastor, to top positions seeking to promote religious freedom abroad. Here are five developments from the Trump administration that unfolded throughout the past week. Get Our Latest News for FREESubscribe to get daily/weekly email with the top stories (plus special offers!) from The Christian Post. Be the first to know.Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com
Trump’s week in review: Sanctuary cities in crosshairs
