Donald Trump
Donald Trump served as the 45th president of the United States between January 2017-January 2021. He was preceded by Barack Obama and followed by Joe Biden, who took office in January 2021. After winning the 2024 US presidential election, Trump is set to become the 47th president.
Trump ran in the 2016 presidential race as the Republican candidate against Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Despite losing the popular vote by almost three million votes, Trump received 306 electoral college votes in comparison to Clinton's 232 and became the fifth person in US history to be elected president while losing the popular vote.
The first US president to be elected without any prior military or government service, Trump was a well-known media personality and businessman before his arrival on the political scene.
His presidency was highly divisive and was characterized by many controversial policies including a travel ban on citizens from several Muslim-majority countries, his plan to build a wall across the US-Mexico border, and his leadership during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, to name a few.
Following the 2020 presidential elections, Trump refused to concede to Biden, claiming that there had been widespread electoral fraud despite several recounts contradicting him. On January 6, 2021, Trump urged his supports to protest the presidential transition by marching to the Capitol, resulting in multiple deaths. On January 13, the House of Representatives impeached Trump for incitement of insurrection, although he was acquitted by the Senate on February 13 after he had already left office.
In 2024, Trump emerged victorious in a campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris. This marks the second time in US history that a president would serve non-consecutive terms, preceded only by Grover Cleaveland (1885-1889 and 1893-1897).
Israeli special forces reportedly operate near Damascus, Hamas discusses hostage deal with factions
Trump says he expects Hamas to respond to ceasefire proposal in coming 24 hours • Oct. 7 probe in Mivtahim reveals military failure, massacre thwarted by small security squad
Top US intelligence official criticizes Washington Post reporter
Edan Alexander thanks Trump for securing release, asks to return all hostages in WH meeting
Trump launches Victory 47 perfume – and the price is insane
Israel's security elite want end of Gaza war in two-three weeks, sources tell 'Post' - analysis
While Israel may also get some improved terms in negotiations with Hamas, the most important elements here are: IDF Chief Eyal Zamir, Trump, and the 12-day Iran war.
Russia's Putin says he will speak to US President Trump later on Thursday
Putin previously spoke on the phone with Trump in June in a 50-minute conversation, where he said he felt the conflict between Israel and Iran needed to end.
Erdogan pushes for F-35 deal with US in bid to strengthen Turkey's Air Force, expert says
"If they succeed in strengthening their air force, this will mark a drastic shift in the region, directly impacting Israel as well as Israel's allies like Cyprus and Greece," said Dr. Remi Daniel.
Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill wins congressional approval
"This one big, ugly bill—this reckless Republican budget—this disgusting abomination is not about improving the quality of life of the American people," said Hakeem Jeffries.
Jailed Russian dissidents call for mass prisoner release as part of a peace deal with Ukraine
Eleven jailed Russian dissidents have written a letter to world leaders appealing for the mass release of Russian political prisoners and Ukrainian civilians held by Russia.
Senior Hamas leaders in Doha told to lay down weapons after Trump ceasefire proposal - report
The move to lay down weapons can be viewed as symbolic because Israel has demanded Hamas disarmament as a condition for ending the war.
Trump says he’ll ‘take a look’ at deporting Elon Musk, unleash ‘DOGE monster’
“We might have to put DOGE on Elon,” he said, laughing as he added, "Wouldn't that be terrible?"
Saudi Arabia activates US THAAD to deter looming Iran missile threat
The battery was reportedly purchased in a deal with US President Donald Trump during his first term, which includes an additional six THAAD batteries, 44 launchers, and 360 interceptors.
Security cabinet convenes to discuss reports of Hamas's positive response to hostage deal
Chaim Rotter named as sexual assault suspect • Senior Hamas leaders in Doha told to lay down weapons • Danish police investigate shipment received by Israeli embassy
'Moment for bold action,' former hostages, families tell US Treasury Secretary Bessent
“We will do everything in our power to secure the release of the hostages," Bessent said during the meeting.
Can Syria’s new leadership be trusted? A closer look at President al-Sharaa – opinion
An Abraham Accords-style breakthrough will only be possible between Syria and Israel if one person—President Trump—brings Netanyahu and al-Sharaa together to seal the deal.
