- Tax reform: President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017, which lowered the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and provided tax cuts for individuals.
- Economic growth: Under President Trump’s leadership, the economy experienced steady growth, with record low unemployment rates, and GDP growth above 3% for several quarters.
- Job creation: The Trump Administration oversaw the creation of millions of jobs, particularly in the manufacturing and construction sectors.
- Deregulation: The Trump Administration implemented a deregulation agenda, which removed or scaled back regulations in various industries, including energy and finance.
- Energy independence: President Trump championed an “America First” energy policy, which emphasized the use of domestic energy sources, such as coal and oil, and led to increased oil and gas production.
- Criminal justice reform: President Trump signed the First Step Act in December 2018, which aimed to reduce mass incarceration, and includes provisions to reduce sentences for certain non-violent drug offenses and provide opportunities for prisoners to earn an earlier release.
- Trade policy: President Trump implemented a protectionist trade policy, which included renegotiating trade deals, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and imposing tariffs on certain imported goods.
- National security: President Trump took a hardline stance on national security, increasing defense spending and implementing policies aimed at strengthening the military, such as the Space Force.
- Foreign policy: President Trump adopted an “America First” foreign policy, which emphasized putting the interests of the United States first in international relations, and took a less interventionist approach to foreign conflicts.
- Immigration: President Trump implemented strict immigration policies, including building a wall along the US-Mexico border, and implementing a “zero-tolerance” policy that resulted in the separation of families.
- Supreme Court appointments: President Trump appointed two conservative justices to the Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, which solidified a conservative majority on the Court for years to come.
11 Interesting and Unknown Facts about Donald Trump
- Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in New York City. He is the 45th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021.
- Trump is a businessman and television personality, before entering politics. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization, a US-based real-estate developer, and the founder of Trump Entertainment, which operates numerous casinos and hotels across the world.
- Trump is the first president in U.S. history without prior military or government service.
- Trump is a best-selling author, having written several books, including “The Art of the Deal,” which is considered a business classic.
- Trump is known for his extravagant lifestyle and has owned several luxurious properties, including the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida and the Trump Tower in New York City.
- Trump is a fan of professional wrestling and has appeared in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events on multiple occasions.
- Trump is a fan of fast food, and during his campaign and presidency, he was often seen eating fast food on the campaign trail, including McDonald’s and KFC.
- Trump is a germaphobe and is known to have a fear of shaking hands, preferring to use a fist bump or elbow bump instead.
9. Trump is known for his use of social media, particularly Twitter, which he used extensively during his campaign and presidency to communicate with the public and bypass traditional media outlets.
10. Trump is a collector of sports memorabilia and owns several valuable items, including a signed Muhammad Ali glove, a jersey worn by Michael Jordan, and a signed Babe Ruth baseball.
11. Trump has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he was awarded in 2007 for his work on the reality television show “The Apprentice.”