Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-18-2025

Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Publisher Location

Las Vegas (Nev.)

First page number:

1

Last page number:

9

Abstract

The first presidency of Donald J. Trump had a lasting impact on the American Presidency, expanding executive power through robust assertions of constitutional power, unconventional communications, and an unprecedented disregard for political norms. The two terms further blurred the line between governance and personal branding, cultivating this new model of leadership that depends on constant public exposure and polarization among the American people. This research examines how Trump's executive power and political tactics during both of his presidencies redefined expectations of presidential behavior and accountability by consolidating executive authority, reorganizing federal institutions, and placing even greater emphasis on loyalty and centralized control. Based on a comparative analysis of policy decisions, media strategies, and institutional responses across the two terms, this research explores how Trump's presidency is poised to leave a lasting impact on executive powers for future presidents.

Keywords

United States; President; Trump; U.S. Presidency; Lasting Impact

Disciplines

American Politics | Political History | United States History

File Format

PDF

File Size

125 KB

Language

English

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