Donald Trump, Trump Era and Attack on US Congress

 

Donald Trump:

Donald Trump is an American businessman and politician who served as the President of the United States from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021. Before his presidency, Trump was a successful real estate developer and television personality, best known for hosting the reality TV show "The Apprentice." During his time in office, Trump implemented several significant policies and made numerous controversial statements and decisions that had significant impacts on the United States and the world. Trump's presidency was marked by significant political polarization and division within the United States, and his time in office was one of the most tumultuous and divisive in modern American history.

Political Affiliation:

Donald Trump was a member of the Republican Party, and he ran for president as the Republican Party's nominee in 2016 and 2020. However, some of Trump's supporters have called for the creation of a new political party that would be loyal to Trump and his agenda, and several groups have formed with this aim. It is not clear, however, whether any of these groups will be successful in establishing a viable third party or in significantly influencing the direction of the Republican Party.

Trump Era:

The term "Trump Era" generally refers to the period during which Donald Trump served as the President of the United States, from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021. During this time, Trump implemented several policies and made numerous controversial statements and decisions that had significant impacts on the United States and the world. The Trump Era was marked by significant political polarization and division within the United States, and Trump's presidency was one of the most tumultuous and divisive in modern American history.

Trump's Policies During Presidency:

During his time in office, President Trump implemented several significant policies that had significant impacts on a variety of issues. Some of his major policies included:

Tax cuts: Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which significantly reduced taxes for corporations and many individuals.

Healthcare: Trump attempted to repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare and implemented several policies that aimed to dismantle the law.

Immigration: Trump implemented several controversial immigration policies, including the construction of a wall along the border with Mexico, the implementation of a travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority countries, and the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Trade: Trump pursued an "America First" trade policy, renegotiating several trade agreements and imposing tariffs on a variety of goods imported into the United States.

Environmental regulations: Trump rolled back several environmental regulations and withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement.

Foreign policy: Trump pursued several controversial foreign policy decisions, including withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, moving the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, and engaging in trade disputes with several countries.

Good and Bad Things of Trump's Era:

The presidency of Donald Trump, which lasted from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021, was marked by significant controversy and division within the United States and around the world. Here are some of the major "good" and "bad" things that occurred during the Trump Era:

"Good" things:

The economy experienced strong growth and low unemployment during much of Trump's presidency.

Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which significantly reduced taxes for many individuals and corporations.

Trump appointed conservative judges to federal courts, including two Supreme Court justices.

"Bad" things:

Trump implemented several controversial and restrictive immigration policies, including the construction of a wall along the border with Mexico and the implementation of a travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority countries.

Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement and rolled back several environmental regulations.

Trump pursued an "America First" trade policy that led to trade disputes with several countries and disrupted global supply chains.

Trump faced impeachment by the House of Representatives in 2019 for abuse of power and again in 2021 for incitement of insurrection in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Trump's presidency was marked by significant political polarization and division within the United States.

Donald Trump's Presidency Year by Year in Nutshell:

Here is a summary of the major events and developments of each year of Donald Trump's presidency:

2017:

Trump is inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States on January 20.

Trump signs the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which significantly reduces taxes for many individuals and corporations.

Trump withdraws the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.

Trump announces that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement.

Trump issues a travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority countries, which is later upheld by the Supreme Court.

2018:

Trump signs a bill that significantly reduces the corporate tax rate.

Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, but Kavanaugh's confirmation is delayed due to sexual assault allegations. He is eventually confirmed by the Senate.

Trump announces plans to withdraw the United States from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia.

Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hold a historic summit in Singapore, but the two sides fail to reach a denuclearization agreement.

2019:

The House of Representatives votes to impeach Trump for abuse of power, but the Senate acquits him in a trial.

Trump signs a bill that provides for the largest increase in defence spending in a decade.

Trump announces that the United States will designate Mexico as a "safe third country," which would effectively limit the ability of asylum seekers to claim asylum in the United States.

Trump announces that the United States will withdraw all troops from Syria.

2020:

Trump is impeached by the House of Representatives for a second time, this time for incitement of insurrection in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6.

Trump announces plans to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization.

Trump signs several executive orders, including one that seeks to restrict the ability of social media companies to censor content.

Trump is defeated by Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.

2021:

Trump's presidency ends on January 20, when Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States.

Trump faces an impeachment trial in the Senate for incitement of insurrection in connection with the attack on the Capitol.

Attack on US Congress by Trump's Supporters:

On January 6, 2021, a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump, encouraged by Trump's false claims that the 2020 presidential election had been stolen from him, stormed the United States Capitol in an attempt to disrupt the certification of the electoral college vote. The attack on the Capitol, which resulted in the deaths of five people, was widely condemned by politicians from both parties and led to Trump's impeachment by the House of Representatives on charges of incitement of insurrection. The attack on the Capitol was one of the most significant breaches of the building in U.S. history and was seen as a major threat to American democracy.

US Congress Attack Reason and its Background:

The attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, was carried out by a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump who were attempting to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election. Trump had repeatedly made baseless claims that the election was stolen from him through widespread voter fraud, and he had urged his supporters to come to Washington, D.C. on January 6, the day Congress was set to count the electoral college votes and formalize President-elect Joe Biden's victory. Trump held a rally near the White House that day, during which he continued to repeat his false claims about the election and encouraged his supporters to march to the Capitol. Many of the rioters who stormed the Capitol were seen wearing Trump paraphernalia and carrying Trump flags, and some of them were heard chanting "Stop the Steal," a rallying cry of Trump's supporters who believe that the election was stolen from him. The attack on the Capitol was a violent and unprecedented attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election, and it was widely condemned by politicians from both parties and by people around the world.

Time Line of US Congress Attack on  6 Jan 2021:

Here is a timeline of the events that took place on January 6, 2021, during the attack on the U.S. Capitol:

9:00 AM: President Donald Trump holds a rally near the White House in which he continues to repeat false claims about the integrity of the 2020 presidential election and urges his supporters to march to the Capitol.

11:00 AM: Thousands of Trump supporters begin to gather near the Capitol.

1:00 PM: Congress reconvenes to begin the process of counting the electoral college votes and formalizing President-elect Joe Biden's victory.

1:10 PM: A mob of Trump supporters breaches the perimeter of the Capitol and begins to clash with police.

2:00 PM: Rioters break into the Capitol building, and some of them enter the Senate chamber.

4:00 PM: The rioters are cleared from the Capitol, and the process of counting the electoral college votes is resumed.

7:00 PM: Congress completes the process of counting the electoral college votes and confirms Joe Biden's victory.

9:00 PM: President Trump releases a video in which he tells the rioters "we love you, you're very special," but also calls on them to "go home."

The attack on the Capitol resulted in the deaths of five people, including a Capitol police officer, and numerous people, including members of Congress, were injured. The attack was a major turning point in American history and had significant impacts on politics and society in the United States.

Donald Trump's Reaction to US Congress Attack:

President Donald Trump initially reacted to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, by encouraging the mob of his supporters who were responsible for the violence. In a video released on social media, Trump told the rioters, "We love you, you're very special," and called on them to "go home," but he also repeated false claims about the integrity of the 2020 election and told them "we'll never give up, we'll never concede." After the attack, Trump faced widespread criticism for his role in inciting the violence, and several politicians called for his removal from office. On January 13, 2021, the House of Representatives voted to impeach Trump for "incitement of insurrection" in connection with the attack on the Capitol.

US Authorities Reaction to US Congress Attack:

The attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, was met with widespread condemnation and calls for action from authorities at the federal, state, and local levels. President Donald Trump faced widespread criticism for his role in inciting the violence, and several politicians called for his removal from office. On January 13, 2021, the House of Representatives voted to impeach Trump for "incitement of insurrection" in connection with the attack on the Capitol.

Law enforcement agencies at the federal, state and local levels also faced criticism for their response to the attack. The U.S. Capitol Police, the federal law enforcement agency responsible for protecting the Capitol, was criticized for being unprepared for the scale of the attack and for not requesting help from other agencies until after the rioters had breached the Capitol. The FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies were also criticized for not acting more quickly to stop the rioters from entering the Capitol. In the days and weeks following the attack, federal and local authorities arrested and charged several people who participated in the riot, and investigations are ongoing.

Trump's Future After Attack on US Congress:

It is not clear what the future holds for Donald Trump after the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Trump's presidency ended on January 20, 2021, when President-elect Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. Trump has faced widespread condemnation for his role in inciting the violence at the Capitol, and on January 13, 2021, the House of Representatives voted to impeach him for "incitement of insurrection" in connection with the attack. The impeachment trial in the Senate is scheduled to begin on February 9, 2021, and if Trump is convicted, he could potentially be barred from holding public office in the future.

Beyond the impeachment proceedings, Trump could also face legal consequences for his actions related to the attack on the Capitol. Federal and local authorities have arrested and charged several people who participated in the riot, and investigations are ongoing. It is possible that Trump could face criminal charges in connection with the attack, although it is not clear at this time if that will happen.

Conclusion:

The presidency of Donald Trump, which lasted from January 20, 20,17 to January 20, 2021, was marked by significant controversy and division within the United States and around the world. Trump implement several of significant policies and made numerous controversial statements and decisions that had significant impacts on a variety of issues, including immigration, healthcare, trade, and the environment. Trump's presidency was marked by significant political polarization and division within the United States, and his time in office was one of the most tumultuous and divisive in modern American history.

The attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, in which a mob of Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election, was a major turning point in American history and had a significant impact on politics and society in the United States. The attack, which resulted in the deaths of five people and numerous injuries, was widely condemned by politicians from both parties and by people around the world. Trump faced widespread criticism for his role in inciting the violence, and on January 13, 2021, the House of Representatives voted to impeach him for "incitement of insurrection" in connection with the attack. Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate is scheduled to begin on February 9, 2021.