The Trump First Term

The Trump First Term: Appraisals and Aftermath, Volume 1, provides a nuanced examination of a consequential presidency through the lens of leading presidential scholars. This political science text analyzes the period following the 2016 election, when Donald Trump became the forty-fifth president of the United States. The volume explores how his administration challenged the constitutional order and continued the long-term trajectory toward increased executive power.

This scholarly work is divided into five distinct sections covering electoral politics, public politics, national institutions, and policy outcomes. By placing the administration within the broader context of American politics, the authors offer a comprehensive assessment of the first four years in office. The Trump First Term: Appraisals and Aftermath, Volume 1, serves as a definitive resource for students and researchers studying modern political science and presidential history.