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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Bipartisan senators reach a deal with the Trump administration to advance a Russia sanctions bill.
Trump announces the end of the ceasefire with Iran and new sanctions.
Trump dismisses all members of the federal election commission.
Trump stated he would not sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill set to become law.
Trump dismissed the last members of the election commission, prompting fears of electoral chaos.
Trump dismissed the remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission ahead of the midterm elections.
Reports emerged that Iran hatched a plot to kill Trump, raising national security concerns.
Palm Beach International Airport officially changed its name to Donald Trump International Airport.
Trump announced plans to ask the Supreme Court to rehear the birthright citizenship case following a recent defeat.
Trump indicated intentions to lift sanctions on Turkey and explore F-35 sales during a meeting with President Erdogan.
The U.S. conducted new airstrikes on Iran as tensions between the two nations escalated.
Trump confirmed the construction of a new helipad on the White House South Lawn.