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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President Trump traveled to the UN General Assembly as he faced significant foreign policy challenges.
Key senators expressed opposition to Trump's executive order aimed at controlling NIH grant approvals.
Several major news outlets filed a lawsuit against President Trump for banning them from the White House.
Trump enforces a ban on several major news outlets from White House press events.
Trump officially signs a sanctions bill that expands tariff powers against Russia.
Trump orders a plan for a White House board to approve NIH grants.
Trump traveled to the UN amid new developments in Iran negotiations.
Trump enforces a ban on several major news outlets from White House press events.
Trump reveals plans for a monumental arch in D.C. that will serve as a military complex.
Trump signs a sanctions bill that empowers him to impose significant tariffs on India.
Trump announced a ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House press events.
Trump signed a sanctions bill against Russia, enhancing his tariff authority.