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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The Supreme Court permitted the Trump administration to implement certain aspects of its mail-in voting executive order.
Trump proposed renaming New Mexico to 'New America,' igniting backlash from state officials.
U.S. envoys reported encouraging discussions in Kyiv aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court regarding mail-in ballot restrictions.
U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Kyiv following discussions with Putin in Moscow.
Trump removes White House shrouds as he prepares for a visit from Chinese President Xi.
Trump announced plans to allocate super PAC funds for the midterm elections.
Trump granted clemency to 30 individuals, marking a significant executive action.
A federal judge lifted all blocks on Trump's executive order regarding mail-in ballots.
Trump signed an executive order to remove the endangered species status for grey wolves.
Trump signed orders allowing ranchers to protect their herds from wolves and to expand meat processing.
The Trump administration proposes to revoke tax-exempt status for universities promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.