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 outlines his administration's approach to Iran in a recent interview.
Trump appoints Will Scharf as his new White House counsel.
Trump emphasized a low-key approach to Iran during an interview with Axios.
Songs by Taylor Swift have been removed from the social media posts of Trump and the White House.
Songs by Taylor Swift were removed from White House and Trump campaign social media posts.
President Trump signed new executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship.
Todd Blanche was confirmed narrowly in the Senate as Donald Trump's Attorney General.
Senators left negotiations without reaching an agreement on a voting bill demanded by Trump.
Todd Blanche was confirmed as the new U.S. attorney general.
An appeals court ruled that Trump cannot proceed with the construction of a new ballroom at the White House without congressional approval.
Trump signed executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship and addressing birth tourism.
An appeals court ruled that Trump cannot proceed with the construction of a new White House ballroom without congressional approval.