Donald J. Trump served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. A billionaire businessman and reality television personality before entering politics, Trump was a divisive yet influential figure in American and global politics. Known for his “America First” agenda, he focused on economic nationalism, immigration reform, and deregulation during his presidency.
Under his administration, significant policies included the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, aimed at reducing corporate taxes and spurring economic growth. Trump also prioritized trade renegotiations, notably withdrawing the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and securing new trade deals, such as the USMCA, which replaced NAFTA.
Trump’s presidency was marked by significant controversies. His immigration policies, such as the travel ban targeting majority-Muslim countries and the border wall with Mexico, sparked heated debates. Internationally, he took an unconventional approach, fostering close relations with leaders like Kim Jong-un of North Korea while pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement and the Iran Nuclear Deal.
Trump was impeached twice by the House of Representatives—first in 2019 over allegations of pressuring Ukraine to investigate a political rival, and again in 2021 for incitement of the January 6 Capitol riot. Despite these controversies, he remains a prominent figure in American politics, maintaining significant influence over the Republican Party and eyeing a potential political comeback.
His legacy continues to polarize public opinion, reflecting broader divides in the United States.