Donald J. Trump

 Donald J. Trump is the 47th and current President of the United States, serving his second non-consecutive term that began on January 20, 2025. He previously served as the 45th U.S. president from 2017 to 2021. 

In the news

Recent headlines regarding the Trump administration as of October 2025 include:

• Response to protests: The administration is facing large-scale, nationwide "No Kings" protests, with participants demonstrating against what they perceive as authoritarian policies.
• Foreign policy and diplomacy: President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and suggested the war with Russia could end quickly. The administration also issued a statement called the "Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity".
• Military and law enforcement actions: Trump announced a military strike on a "drug-carrying submarine" in the Caribbean, stating that its survivors would be returned to their home countries. His former national security adviser, John Bolton, was indicted by a federal grand jury.
• Pardons and clemency: President Trump commuted the sentence of former Republican lawmaker George Santos. 

Overview of his political career

• Political party: Republican.
• First term (2017–2021): His first presidency was characterized by significant events, including the appointment of numerous federal judges, tax and regulation cuts, and the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on climate change. His term also saw two impeachments by the House of Representatives, both of which resulted in acquittal by the Senate.
• Election (2024): Trump won the 2024 presidential election against then-Vice President Kamala Harris, making him the first president since Grover Cleveland to serve two non-consecutive terms. 

Background and business ventures

• Businessman: Before his political career, Trump was known for his real estate business, the Trump Organization, and for his role as the host of the reality television show The Apprentice.
• Social media: He is a controlling shareholder of Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates the Truth Social platform. He also posts on other social media, including X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.