Trump registered as a Republican in Manhattan in 1987; since that time, he has changed his party affiliation five times. In 1999, he changed his party affiliation to the Independence Party of New York. In August 2001, Trump changed his party affiliation to Democratic. In September 2009, he changed his party affiliation back to the Republican Party.

Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.

Donald Trump and his family received more than 100 gifts from foreign nations with net value of nearly $300,000, which they failed to explain. ... On 15 July 2024, the United States Republican Party selected Trump and JD Vance the party's nominees for president and vice president in the 2024 United States presidential election. [163]

2 days ago · President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 4, 2025, as Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson listen.

Since 2017, Trump has been an active influencer in the Republican Party, issuing endorsements in elections across the country. During his presidency, Ballotpedia identified 305 endorsements issued by Trump. Since leaving office, Trump has issued hundreds of additional endorsements. He issued the most during the 2022 election cycle.

Feb 10, 2025 · With Republicans in full control of the federal government, Trump's opponents are basically powerless to do anything but hope that people within his own party will check his power.

Nov 8, 2024 · Former President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election warrants a re-evaluation of where the conservative movement stands — Stanford scholars and students said — to determine whether the...

Nov 5, 2024 · Trump’s uncompromising approach and refusal to broker dissent within his party has driven away moderates, leading most of the party’s top leaders to adopt MAGA populism.

Jan 18, 2025 · Donald J. Trump won his battle with establishment Republicans. Now, it’s disputes over immigration, taxes and foreign policy that will test his party’s unity.

Mar 12, 2024 · That Mr. Trump was able to lock up the Republican nomination fairly quickly demonstrates the grasp he has kept on the party and his conservative base, despite his 2020 loss and failed efforts to ...