Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election after surpassing the 270 Electoral College votes needed to claim the keys to the White House, beating out his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris for the top job.
Trump is the second former president to return to the Oval Office four years after an electoral defeat, in what many have described as an astonishing political comeback for a now convicted felon who refused to concede his loss in 2020.
For his second term in office, the president-elect has pledged to launch the "largest deportation program in history" and impose a flat 10-20 percent tariff on countries that "have been ripping us off." Trump has also vowed to "seal" the U.S. border and reinstate a travel ban that he imposed on certain, predominantly Muslim, countries during his first administration. Gaza refugees would be included in this, he said. And the Republican has suggested Ukraine will have to make concessions as part of a new peace agreement with Russia, which invaded the eastern European country in early 2022.
But how much do you remember about Trump's first term in office? Take Newsweek's interactive quiz below to find out.
If you can't see the interactive quiz, the questions are listed below, and the answers are at the bottom of the article.
| How many Electoral College votes did Trump win in the 2016 election? | a) 306 b) 300 c) 271 d) 304 |
| Where was the historic 2018 summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held? | a) South Korea b) Japan c) China d) Singapore |
| What were the charges against Trump when he was impeached for the first time? | a) Incitement of insurrection b) Seeking help from Ukraine to help boost his chances of re-election c) Lying under oath |
| In 2017, Trump announced the United States' withdrawal from which international climate agreement? | a) The London Agreement b) The Berlin Agreement c) The Paris Agreement d) The Washington Agreement |
| What major piece of tax legislation did Trump sign into law in December 2017? | a) Inflation Reduction Act b) CHIPS and Science Act c) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act d) Jobs and Tax Cuts Act |
| Trump declared a national emergency in 2019 to secure funding for what major project? | a) Border wall b) Tax cuts c) Space Force |
| Which branch of the U.S. military did Trump establish in 2019 as the newest branch? | a) Air Force b) Space Force c) Ground Force d) Coast Guard |
| Which dictator did Trump say he urged to "go to the beach" and relax"? | a) Vladimir Putin b) Kim Jong Un |
| Put the following White House chiefs of staff in order. | a) Kelly, Priebus, Mulvaney, Meadows b) Priebus, Kelly, Mulvaney, Meadows c) Meadows, Kelly, Priebus, Mulvaney d) Kelly, Meadows, Mulvaney, Priebus |
| How many secretaries of state did Trump have | a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four |
A Brief History of Donald Trump's First Term as President
During his first term, Trump made significant marks on both the domestic and international stage, characterized by achievements and controversies alike.
Trump's administration was defined by major tax reforms, including the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which lowered the corporate tax rate and aimed to stimulate economic growth. The pre-pandemic economy saw robust job creation and low unemployment rates. His "America First" approach redefined U.S. foreign policy, leading to significant trade renegotiations, such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Additionally, his administration oversaw substantial deregulation efforts aimed at reducing government oversight on businesses.
Controversies abounded during his tenure, notably including the divisive "zero tolerance" immigration policy that resulted in family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump was impeached twice by the House of Representatives: first in 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress related to Ukraine, and again in 2021 for incitement of insurrection following the January 6 Capitol riot.
His tenure's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic drew mixed reactions, from the rapid vaccine development through Operation Warp Speed to critiques over the administration's crisis communication and coordination. These elements created a turbulent backdrop that both mobilized supporters and deepened national divisions.
Answers: 1D, 2D, 3B, 4C, 5C, 6A, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B
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