03/01/2017
President Trump signed an order Tuesday directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to formally reconsider former President Barack Obama’s Clean Water Rule. The executive order is an opening shot by Trump against the EPA, which was a frequent target of criticism from Republicans for alleged overreach under Obama’s tenure. The rule is known as Waters of the United States. An executive order may give the illusion they’re fulfilling a campaign promise to gut the EPA, but it doesn't ‘trump’ a rule.