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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Governor Hochul calls on the Trump administration to restore critical counterterrorism funding for New York.
Trump's tariffs on Canada have heightened trade tensions between the two countries.
Trump is criticized by voters for failing to fulfill key campaign promises.
President Trump plans to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11 at the Pentagon.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that most Americans disapprove of Trump's new tariffs on Canada and the renaming of Lake Ontario.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of President Trump's White House ballroom construction project.
The Supreme Court permits the continuation of construction on Trump's $400 million White House ballroom amid ongoing legal challenges.
Trump faced criticism from voters expressing frustration over unfulfilled promises.
Trump's tariffs have heightened trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
Trump hosted oil executives after accusing refiners of gouging consumers.
Trump signed an executive order to establish a U.S. Space Academy.
Trump urged Canadian companies to relocate to the U.S., expressing a desire for less Canadian influence.