Donald J. Trump is an American businessman and Republican politician who returned to the presidency on January 20, 2025, serving with Vice President J.D. Vance. He previously served as president from 2017 to 2021 and is known for populist domestic and trade policies, deregulation efforts, and conservative judicial appointments.
Trump's presidencies reshaped the federal judiciary through multiple Supreme Court appointments and advanced a deregulatory, tax-cutting agenda that supporters credit with stimulating economic growth and shifting federal policy priorities. His administration pursued an assertive trade policy, tightened immigration enforcement, and enacted criminal‑justice reform and other legislative and executive measures that altered Washington's policy landscape.
At the same time, Trump's tenure was highly polarizing, marked by two impeachments and contentious relations with traditional allies and institutions; critics argue his style and rhetoric increased political polarization and weakened norms. His electoral comeback and continued influence have reshaped the Republican Party and American political discourse, leaving a contested but lasting imprint on governance and civic life.
Elected president in 2016 (served 2017–2021) and again in 2024, inaugurated 2025; Appointed three Supreme Court justices, shifting the judiciary rightward; Enacted the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and pursued broad deregulation; Implemented tariffs and a confrontational trade policy toward China; Withdrew the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement and the Iran nuclear deal; Oversaw passage of the First Step Act and faced two impeachments
Key highlights and dated events associated with this presidency.
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Judges from the International Criminal Court filed a lawsuit against President Trump over sanctions they deemed unlawful.
Trump halted the signing of a bipartisan housing bill over voter ID requirements.
Senate Republicans voted against a war powers resolution following pressure from Trump.
A federal court has halted President Trump's executive order that aimed to restrict mail-in voting.
Senate Republicans are revisiting war powers legislation following a contentious meeting with President Trump.
A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's requirement for voters to show proof of citizenship.
President Trump abruptly cancels the signing of a bipartisan housing bill, demanding a voter ID provision.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's effort to require proof of citizenship for voting.
The White House has requested $87.6 billion from Congress for various initiatives including the Iran war and farm aid.
A federal judge permanently blocks Trump's voter ID executive order requiring proof of citizenship.
Trump cancels the signing of a major housing bill due to disagreements over voter ID requirements.
Congress passed a measure limiting Trump's military actions regarding Iran.