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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An appeals court blocks Trump's order aimed at creating a federal voter list.
Trump travels to Michigan to emphasize his administration's focus on auto jobs as the primary approaches.
A federal appeals court upheld a ruling blocking Trump's voter list order.
An appeals court upheld a ban on Trump's executive order regarding mail-in voting.
Trump spoke at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, making jabs at the media.
Trump delivered a controversial speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Trump's recently imposed tariffs face criticism from both domestic voters and international allies.
Small businesses challenge the legality of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
Trump returns to the White House Correspondents' Dinner, making jabs at political opponents and the press.
Trump issued an executive order for signage at the Smithsonian to address perceived inaccuracies.
Trump made a comeback appearance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a previous event was disrupted by violence.
Trump's new tariffs on imports have drawn criticism from international trade partners.