The Trump Administration refers to the executive branch of the @United States federal government under @Donald Trump, who serves as the 45th and 47th president. His second term commenced on January 20, 2025, following a non-consecutive victory in the 2024 election. Operating under a maximalist interpretation of the unitary executive theory, he has sought to consolidate federal authority through key appointments, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Attorney General Pam Bondi. Domestic policy is characterized by a Republican federal government trifecta, facilitating initiatives such as the @Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce federal spending and the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for tax reform. Internationally, the administration pursues a realist "America First" strategy, which includes withdrawing from the World Health Organization and implementing significant trade tariffs to protect domestic industries. These efforts build upon the legislative milestones of his first term (2017–2021), such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Reflections

"It's like there's a horse loose in a hospital. I think eventually everything's going to be okay, but I have no idea what's going to happen next and neither do any of you and neither do your parents, because there's a horse loose in the hospital. It's never happened before. No one knows what the horse is going to do next, least of all the horse; he's never been in a hospital before—he's as confused as you are." @John Mulaney

Contexts

• #donald-trump (See: @Donald Trump)