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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Trump gave $45,000 in holiday gifts to three close aides, raising ethical questions.
Trump announced a ban on imports of certain Canadian goods, escalating the ongoing trade war.
President Trump intensified trade tensions with Canada by imposing new import bans and tariffs.
President Trump provided substantial holiday gifts to key aides, raising ethical questions.
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court regarding mail-in voting restrictions.
President Trump threatened to escalate the trade dispute with Canada amid new tariffs.
President Trump commemorated the 9/11 victims at a ceremony near the White House.
The Trump administration appeals to the Supreme Court regarding mail-in ballot restrictions.
The Supreme Court permits the continuation of construction on Trump's controversial ballroom project.
Trump warns of escalating trade tensions as Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect.
President Trump proposed renaming New Mexico to 'New America,' igniting backlash from state officials.
The Supreme Court permitted the continuation of construction on Trump's $400 million ballroom project.