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's administration is implementing new sanctions aimed at crippling Iran's economy.
Trump signed an order restricting certain foreign equipment from being used in U.S. energy infrastructure.
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.
A federal judge has lifted all blocks on Trump's executive order regarding mail-in ballots.
The Trump administration has submitted a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to Congress.
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in response to Trump's trade policies.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration regarding mail voting restrictions.
President Trump submitted a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress.
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs in response to Trump's trade policies.
Trump initiates plans to redesign the South Lawn of the White House.
The Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with mail voting restrictions ahead of the midterms.
Trump escalates trade tensions by imposing a 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks, and steel.