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First Presidency of Donald Trump (2017–2021)

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Introduction: Trump's First Term

Inaugurated on January 20, 2017, with over 2.6 million protesting worldwide.

Introduction: Trump's First Term
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Conflicts of Interest

  • Continued profiting from businesses, expanding internationally.
  • Lobbyists and allies generated millions for his resorts.
  • Ethics concerns arose over policy impacts on his ventures.
Conflicts of Interest
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Domestic Policy Highlights

  • Signed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, reducing taxes.
  • Federal deficit rose by 50%, reaching $1 trillion in 2019.
  • National debt increased by 39% to $27.75 trillion.
Domestic Policy Highlights
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Environmental Policies

  • Withdrew from Paris Agreement, sole non-ratifying nation.
  • Rolled back 100+ environmental regulations, including emissions curbs.
  • Expanded drilling in Arctic Refuge, weakened protections.
Environmental Policies
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Healthcare & Social Policies

  • Scaled back Affordable Care Act, halved enrollment period.
  • Barred federal funds for abortion providers.
  • Rolled back LGBTQ workplace protections, later blocked by courts.
Healthcare & Social Policies
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Immigration Enforcement

  • Implemented family separation policy, affecting 4,400+ children.
  • Built 73 miles of new border wall, replaced 365 miles.
  • Declared national emergency to fund wall, sparking controversy.
Immigration Enforcement
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Travel Ban & Refugee Limits

  • Banned entry from Muslim-majority countries, faced legal challenges.
  • Reduced refugee admissions from 110,000 to 15,000 annually.
  • Supreme Court upheld revised ban in 2019.
Travel Ban & Refugee Limits
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Foreign Policy: 'America First'

  • Supported nationalist and authoritarian governments globally.
  • Hosted G7 summit in 2019, emphasized economic nationalism.
  • Focused on trade tariffs and renegotiating agreements.
Foreign Policy: 'America First'
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Pardons & Controversies

  • Granted 237 clemencies, mostly to politically connected individuals.
  • Executed 13 federal prisoners, ending a 17-year moratorium.
  • Final-day pardons included controversial military cases.
Pardons & Controversies
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Conclusion: Legacy & Impact

  • Mixed economic record with tax cuts but rising debt.
  • Polarizing policies on immigration, environment, and ethics.
  • Set precedents for executive power and nationalist rhetoric.
Conclusion: Legacy & Impact
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