Donald J. Trump (born 1946) is the 47th and current President of the United States, having assumed office on January 20, 2025. Following his historic 2024 election victory, he became only the second president in American history (after Grover Cleveland) to serve two non-consecutive terms. As of January 9, 2026, he is in the second year of his second administration, marked by a rapid “America First” policy overhaul and significant military activity abroad.
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Key Biographical Information
| Detail | Information |
| Full Name | Donald John Trump |
| Born | June 14, 1946, Queens, New York City |
| Current Office | 47th President of the United States (since 2025) |
| Former Office | 45th President of the United States (2017–2021) |
| Vice President | J.D. Vance |
| Key Status | Currently overseeing “Operation Resolve” and massive federal deregulations. |
2026: A Year of Geopolitical Action
Entering January 2026, the Trump administration has been characterized by high-stakes international maneuvers and a sweeping withdrawal from global institutional frameworks.
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Capture of Nicolás Maduro (Jan 3, 2026): In a stunning military operation dubbed “Operation Resolve,” U.S. forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas. On January 4, 2026, President Trump announced that the U.S. would oversee a “proper and judicious transition” in Venezuela, with major U.S. oil companies expected to enter the country to repair infrastructure. Maduro made his first appearance in a Manhattan courthouse shortly thereafter.
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Mass Withdrawal from 66 Organizations (Jan 7, 2026): This week, President Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the U.S. to withdraw from 66 international organizations, including 31 United Nations entities. Notable exits include the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and various commissions on gender equality and human settlements, citing that these bodies advance “globalist agendas” contrary to U.S. interests.
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Paris Agreement Exit (Jan 27, 2026): The formal withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement—announced on Day One of his second term—is set to take effect this month, legally unbinding the U.S. from international carbon-cutting pledges.
Domestic Policy and Economy
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The “Salute to America 250”: Under Trump’s leadership, the White House has launched massive preparations for the 250th anniversary of American Independence (July 4, 2026). Task Force 250 is coordinating a full year of national festivities and patriotic events.
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Defense Contracting Scrutiny (Jan 7, 2026): Trump issued the “Prioritizing the Warfighter” Executive Order, which prevents major defense contractors from conducting stock buybacks or issuing dividends if they are underperforming on production speed or procurement for the U.S. government.
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H-1B Visa Fees: The administration has successfully defended a $100,000 H-1B visa fee in court, with a federal judge ruling that the fee falls within the president’s authority to determine entry terms.
Regional and Global Security
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Ukraine and Russia: On January 8, 2026, Trump held calls with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other allies to discuss “deterring an increasingly aggressive Russia” in the High North and reviewing recent progress on the conflict in Ukraine, signaling a shift in the Euro-Atlantic security architecture.
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Space Superiority: In late December 2025, the administration issued an Executive Order titled “Ensuring American Space Superiority,” further prioritizing the U.S. Space Force—a branch Trump created during his first term.