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, he is also the 47th President of the United States.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

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.

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November 8, 2016: Trump Elected President

On November 8, 2016, Donald Trump was elected president, receiving 306 pledged electoral votes versus 232 for Hillary Clinton, ultimately resulting in an official count of 304 to 227 after elector defections. He lost the popular vote by nearly 2.9 million votes.

2016: Wins Presidential Election

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

January 20, 2017: Trump Inaugurated as President

On January 20, 2017, Donald Trump was inaugurated as President of the United States.

2017: Gallup Poll: Most Admired Man

In Gallup's annual poll asking Americans to name the man they admire the most, Trump placed second to Obama in 2017.

2018: Gallup Poll: Most Admired Man

In Gallup's annual poll asking Americans to name the man they admire the most, Trump placed second to Obama in 2018.

2019: Gallup Poll: Most Admired Man

In Gallup's annual poll asking Americans to name the man they admire the most, Trump tied with Obama for first place in 2019.

February 2020: Senate acquitted Trump

In February 2020, the Senate acquitted Trump on the impeachment charges brought by the House of Representatives.

August 2020: Trump became the Republican nominee

In August 2020, Donald Trump officially became the Republican nominee for the presidential election.

2020: Abraham Accords signing hosted by Trump

In 2020, Trump hosted the signing of the Abraham Accords between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain to normalize their foreign relations.

2020: Gallup Poll: Most Admired Man

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

March 2024: Supreme Court restored Trump's name to the ballot

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

November 2024: Trump won the election

In November 2024, Trump won the election with 312 electoral votes to incumbent vice president Kamala Harris's 226, making him the second president in U.S. history after Grover Cleveland to be elected to a nonconsecutive second term.

January 20, 2025: Trump began his second term

On January 20, 2025, Trump began his second term upon his inauguration, becoming the oldest individual to assume the presidency and the first president with a felony conviction.