The Donald Trump 'Executive Order' meme, often associated with the media coverage of his 2017 travel ban, features the former president holding up a signed folder to the press. While the original moment was a high-stakes political event, the internet quickly repurposed the image as a blank canvas for photoshopping humorous or nonsensical decrees. The template's popularity stems from the formal, proud way Trump displays the document, making it the perfect vehicle for announcing 'official' bans on everything from video games to specific food toppings. It remains a staple of political satire and everyday internet humor due to its simple, highly visual format.