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 September 23, 2025

Trump sets historic pace in slashing regulations in 2nd term

President Donald Trump is tearing through federal red tape like a bulldozer through a bureaucratic jungle. His administration’s mission to gut costly and innovation-stifling rules from past progressive policies is not just a campaign promise; it’s a full-throttle reality. And the numbers are stacking up to prove it.

The Washington Examiner reported that Trump’s team is on track to issue the fewest federal regulations in modern history while aggressively pursuing a deregulation agenda that could redefine government overreach.

Let’s rewind to Trump’s first term, where slashing regulations became a defining hallmark of his presidency. He pledged to cut two rules for every new one proposed, but according to Clyde Wayne Crews Jr. of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, Trump actually axed five for every new rule.

Trump’s First Term: A Deregulation Warm-Up

Fast forward to his second term, and Trump isn’t just resting on past laurels—he’s doubling down. He’s promised to eliminate 10 regulations for every new one, and in the first eight months, his administration claims to have obliterated 30 rules for each new proposal. If that’s not a regulatory wrecking ball, what is?

This isn’t just talk; the numbers are staggering. As of late September, 1,879 final rules have been published in the Federal Register, with 243 inherited from the prior administration, projecting a year-end total of around 2,590—the lowest ever recorded. Even better, the net count drops further when you factor in deregulatory “unrules.”

“The administration is demonstrating that we can get by just fine without new rules every single day,” said Clyde Wayne Crews Jr. And isn’t that the point? Why smother businesses and innovators with endless mandates when less can clearly be more?

Trump’s approach this time around is turbocharged, with Crews noting that the pace of deregulation has doubled compared to the first term.

The strategy includes freezing rulemaking across government agencies, halting the bureaucratic creep in its tracks. It’s a bold move that says, “Enough is enough.”

At the heart of this effort is a freeze on net new regulatory costs, a policy Crews describes as an unprecedented executive-driven regulatory budget.

This isn’t just trimming the fat; it’s a complete rethink of how government should burden—or rather, not burden—the economy. Imagine a Washington that prioritizes freedom over control; that’s the vision here.

But let’s not pretend it’s all smooth sailing. Some of Trump’s own policies, like trade tariffs and public-private partnerships, carry regulatory-like impacts even if they don’t appear in the Federal Register.

Crews wisely points out that these interventions deserve scrutiny as rule equivalents, a fair critique for those of us who crave consistency in shrinking government’s footprint.

Still, the sheer volume of deregulation is hard to ignore. Crews himself notes that Trump’s current trajectory suggests meeting the “one in, 10 out” goal won’t be a problem. That’s a win for anyone tired of overbearing federal oversight.

Think about what this means for small businesses and entrepreneurs who’ve been crushed under the weight of rules from past administrations.

Trump’s focus on dismantling the legacy of Biden and Obama-era policies is a lifeline to those who just want to innovate without a government nanny hovering over every decision. It’s common sense, not ideology.

Of course, balance is key, and Crews offers a gentle nudge for Trump to avoid becoming his own worst enemy with swampy interventions like federal stakes in private companies. It’s a reminder that true deregulation means less government everywhere, not just in the rulebooks. Let’s hope the cabinet and Congress can steer the ship toward purer waters.

A Future of Competitive Free Enterprise?

For now, the administration’s message is loud and clear: federal overreach is on the chopping block. The projected record-low rule count and aggressive cuts signal a government that might finally learn to step back. And isn’t that what so many of us have been asking for?

Trump’s deregulation crusade isn’t just about numbers—it’s about restoring a sense of competitive free enterprise that’s been stifled for too long.

While some progressive agendas will cry foul over lost oversight, many Americans will breathe easier knowing their livelihoods aren’t tangled in endless red tape. Here’s to hoping this pace keeps up, with guardrails against any self-inflicted detours.

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