In a stunning and highly controversial move, former President Donald J. Trump has signed what he’s calling an “economic sovereignty decree” — a sweeping declaration aimed at consolidating large-scale control over key national and international assets under a singular American-led strategy. The document, signed at a private event and broadcast moments later, was titled simply: “America First: Total Acquisition Initiative.”
While the language of the decree remains vague, Trump made bold claims during the announcement.
“We’re no longer playing small. We’re not just going to compete — we’re going to own. Land, energy, tech, production. Everything that keeps this country moving — we’re taking it back,” he said, to loud applause from the gathered audience.
According to insiders close to the initiative, the decree outlines a framework for aggressively acquiring or investing in industries ranging from domestic manufacturing and energy infrastructure to foreign supply chains and digital platforms. Trump emphasized a “buy-back” of influence lost to global competitors over the last three decades, calling it a “rescue mission” for American power.
The move is already drawing intense criticism from legal experts and political opponents, many of whom question its constitutional legitimacy and economic viability. Economists warn it could trigger widespread market instability if interpreted as a threat to private sector independence or global trade partnerships.
Still, supporters see it as a bold return to Trump’s original “America First” doctrine — one that aims to restore control over assets that have, in their view, fallen into foreign or corporate hands.
More details on how the decree will be implemented are expected in the coming days. For now, one thing is clear: this announcement is already sending shockwaves through political and economic circles nationwide.