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).
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 inaugurates first US THAAD missile defense system
IDF carries out strikes throughout Gaza, reportedly begins operation in West Bank
'Moment for bold action,' former hostages, families tell US Treasury Secretary Bessent
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.
US lawmakers propose bill to give Israel B-2 bombers, bunker busters against future Iran threat
The bipartisan bill gives Trump the power to give Israel the power to protect itself against "all contingencies if Iran seeks to develop a nuclear weapon."
Former Hamas hostage Edan Alexander to meet with President Trump
Alexander’s release was seen as a ‘gesture’ from Hamas to Trump, and the two spoke over the phone shortly after his return to Israel.
Likud ministers call on Netanyahu to apply Israeli sovereignty over W. Bank ahead of Trump visit
"The October 7 massacre proved that the doctrine of settlement blocs and the establishment of a Palestinian state in the remaining territory is an existential danger to Israel."
Hamas expected to respond to hostage deal in next 24 hours after Israel gives green light - sources
"For the first time, there is real optimism that Hamas will say ‘yes,’" two sources familiar with the talks told The Jerusalem Post.
Israel's Iran strategy heavily banks on US getting good nuclear deal, sources say - analysis
Israel also hopes that Trump can successfully place limits on Iran's ballistic missile supply, but this is even more uncertain.
Time for a new international award - opinion
As global challenges mount and trust in traditional institutions erodes, calls rise for a new kind of international recognition—one that rewards bold, history-shaping efforts to secure peace.
Hamas official doubles down on demands for end of war amid new hostage deal hopes - report
Hamas official Taher al-Nunu said that Hamas was “ready and serious regarding reaching an agreement.”
Netanyahu criminal trial: Judges approve cancelation of testimonies next week due to US trip
Netanyahu is scheduled to fly out on Sunday, and return either on Thursday or Friday.
Israel awaits Hamas hostage deal response, Iran nuclear program set back one, two years
IDF announces fallen soldier • Netanyahu calls for 'end to Hamas' • Likud ministers call for sovereignty over West Bank
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