Donald Trump's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Donald Trump. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman. He served as the 45th U.S. President from 2017 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Trump is also known for his real estate development and branding ventures. He is a controversial figure known for his populist rhetoric, policies, and frequent use of social media.

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2007: Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2007, Donald Trump received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work as producer of Miss Universe.

2016: Won the 2016 presidential election

In 2016, Donald Trump won the presidential election against Hillary Clinton.

2017: Gallup Poll: Trump Second to Obama

In 2017, according to Gallup's annual poll, Donald Trump ranked second to Barack Obama as the man Americans admired most.

June 2018: First meeting with Kim Jong Un in Singapore

In June 2018, Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to meet a North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, in Singapore. This historic meeting aimed to address North Korea's nuclear weapons program.

2018: Gallup Poll: Trump Second to Obama

In 2018, Gallup's annual poll indicated that Donald Trump was second to Barack Obama in the ranking of men Americans admired most.

2019: Gallup Poll: Trump Tied with Obama

In 2019, Donald Trump tied with Barack Obama for the top spot in Gallup's annual poll of the men Americans admired most.

2019: Supreme Court upheld the travel ban

In 2019, the Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration's travel ban. This decision marked a significant victory for the administration's immigration policies and led to further enforcement of the ban.

2020: Gallup Poll: Trump First

In 2020, Donald Trump ranked first in Gallup's annual poll asking Americans to name the man they admire the most.

2020: Hosted the signing of the Abraham Accords

In 2020, Trump hosted the signing of the Abraham Accords between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, normalizing their foreign relations. This event was considered a significant diplomatic achievement for his administration.

March 2024: Supreme Court Restores Trump to Ballot

In March 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court restored Trump's name to the ballot, ruling that Colorado lacked the authority to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.