It can be difficult to comprehend Donald Trump in his totality — how he has both bent history to his will and failed to do the kind of damage the left always imagines is imminent. He has dominated our politics now for almost a full decade,
Ronald and Nancy Reagan were disappointed, but felt they had no choice. That's what White House Press Secretary Larry Speakes told reporters on Jan. 18, 1985, after the Republican president and first
Trump left Biden a letter when his first term ended in 2020, despite skipping the inauguration. Biden never revealed the contents of the letter, but just said it was “very generous.”
Donald Trump shared details about a 'nice' and inspirational letter former President Joe Biden left for him at the White House Resolute Desk. The letter continues an inauguration tradition initiated by Ronald Reagan.
Unlike past incoming presidents, Trump knows how to get his agenda done because he already had one term sitting in the Oval Office.
Ronald Reagan scribbled a note in 1989 to his successor above an elephant cartoon. The tradition, started perhaps inadvertently, was continued by Joe Biden.
Ronald Reagan's second inauguration was moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to dangerously cold weather, and now, in 2025, Donald Trump's inauguration follows suit. This video explores the historical significance of both events and how they mirror each other.
Ronald Reagan became the oldest President to take office at the age of 73. In 2021, outgoing President Joe Biden broke the record at the age of 78 years, And now Trump, who turned 78 in June 2024, will become the oldest person to start a presidential term.
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Experts debate if a Gaza ceasefire deal that releases hostages could give Donald Trump a lift like Ronald Reagan's in 1981.
President-elect Donald Trump explains why his inauguration will be held indoors, the first time a presidential inauguration will be inside since 1985.