Executive Orders

Franklin D. Roosevelt holds the record for the most executive orders issued by a U.S. president, with a total of 3,721 during his twelve-year tenure from 1933 to 1945.

This unprecedented number reflects the extensive federal actions taken during the Great Depression and World War II.

In contrast, recent presidents have issued executive orders at a significantly lower rate.

For instance, Barack Obama signed 276 orders over eight years, averaging 35 per year, while Donald Trump issued 220 orders during his first term, averaging 55 per year.