Queens officials condemn Trump’s first day in office and sweeping executive orders

President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Jan. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien 

Elected officials in Queens have sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s first day in office, condemning the flurry of executive orders he signed immediately after his inauguration.