Trump spoke for 2 hours after showing up at White House press briefing unexpectedly — but avoids questions on Greenland

Republicans are hoping Trump and the White House have learned the lessons that can be gleaned from the president’s return to power.

Nationwide, as the first year of his second term comes to a close, Trump has an overall disapproval rate of 56 percent, and an approval rate of 40 percent, according to data compiled by Civiqs. On January 20, 2025, these respectively sat at 51 and 45 percent.

First lady Melania Trump took to X on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to reminisce about her husband Donald Trump's second inauguration a year earlier, sharing photos of herself throughout the historic day. The post comes days before the premiere of her new documentary,

“In honor of lasting one full year in office, @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom today awarded Donald Trump the California Peace Prize,” he wrote, mocking the 79-year-old president’s failed bid to secure the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize.

Silicon Valley bosses who lined up behind the US president for his inauguration have fared well under his administration

President Donald Trump has said the first year of his second term in office has been a “success.” Trump took office January 20, 2025, after a decisive victory against former Vice President Kamala Harris.

President Donald Trump marked the first anniversary of his second inauguration with a press conference in the White House briefing room, using the occasion to highlight his administration's accomplishments.