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Trump's Return to the White House
Donald Trump's upcoming presidency, the transition period, and the actions of both the current and incoming administrations.
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Donald TrumpJoe BidenKamala HarrisBenjamin NetanyahuVolodymyr Zelenskyy
- Is Donald Trump currently president?
- No, Donald Trump is currently the president-elect. He will officially assume the presidency after taking the oath of office on January 20, 2025.
- When will Donald Trump become president?
- Donald Trump will become the next president of the United States on January 20, 2025.
- What happens between the election and the inauguration?
- The period between the election and inauguration involves confirming election results, the Electoral College meeting, and the new Congress counting the votes. The transition of power also involves the president-elect's team preparing for governance.
- What are the current president and administration focusing on?
- The current administration is working on completing unfinished business, such as allocating funds to Ukraine before the transition, while the president-elect plans a significant restructuring of the government.
- What are the president-elect and vice-president-elect doing now?
- The president-elect and vice-president-elect are currently forming their transition team, preparing for policy priorities, vetting candidates for key positions, and receiving national security briefings.