Issues like the economy and immigration helped elevate President-elect Trump to a win over Vice President Kamala Harris. Take a look at some highlights of his first term.
President-elect Trump secured a second term in office after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election race. Trump served his first term after winning the 2016 presidential election over Democratic opponent and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Trump is four years removed from the White House after he lost his 2020 bid for re-election to Joe Biden.
didn't know anybody . I was not a Washington person. I was rarely there,' Trump told 'Hannity' in October. 'I know everybody . I know the good, the strong, the weak, the stupid. I know the — I know everybody. And we're going to make this country great again, and we have to save our country.' Entering Trump's first days as president, top agenda items will be securing the border, fixing the immigration system and improving the economy.
Additionally, Trump's economic and foreign policies, energy independence and his response to the opoid crisis are woven into his success. During Trump's first term, he signed trade policies with tariffs on foreign aluminum and steel and led the negotiation of trade agreements with Mexico, Canada, China, Japan and South Korea, according to WhiteHouse.gov. Over 240 federal judges were nominated and confirmed during his presidency, according to NationalArchives.gov.
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