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 has delayed signing executive orders aimed at addressing rising beef prices after a significant surge.
During discussions regarding Iran, Trump remarked that he does not think about the financial situation of Americans.
An appeals court has temporarily paused an order that declared Trump's global 10% tariffs unlawful.
President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss key issues including the Iran war, trade, and Taiwan.
A survey released on May 11, 2026, indicated that a significant portion of the American public believed that reported assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump were fabricated.
On May 8, 2026, former President Donald Trump announced that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to a three-day ceasefire agreement amidst their ongoing conflict.
On May 8, 2026, a federal court issued a ruling that went against new global tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump, marking a legal challenge to his administration's trade policy.
President Donald Trump issued a new threat to the European Union, stating that "much higher" tariffs would be imposed if a trade agreement was not reached by a new deadline of July 4, 2026.
On May 7, 2026, a federal court ruled in favor of Washington state and private parties, challenging tariffs that had been imposed during the presidency of Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump indicated in an interview that the conflict with Iran had a strong possibility of concluding.
President Donald Trump welcomed Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters to the White House and previewed an upcoming mixed martial arts event scheduled to take place on the South Lawn.
On May 5, 2026, President Donald Trump announced a series of pharmaceutical deals, which the White House projected would generate billions of dollars in savings for Americans on prescription drug costs.