2. 2016 Nomination and Election Campaign
- Rise of an Unconventional Candidate
- Details about Trump’s decision to run and the initial reception by the media and public.
- His unfiltered communication style and appeal to non-traditional Republican voters.
- Key Primary Moments and Securing the Nomination
- Overview of Trump’s major opponents in the Republican primaries, like Jeb Bush, Ted Cruz, and Marco Rubio.
- How Trump’s populist messaging and rhetoric about immigration, trade, and “draining the swamp” resonated with voters.
- The General Election and Victory
- Campaign strategies against Hillary Clinton and his focus on “Make America Great Again.”
- Analysis of key swing states (Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin) and how they contributed to his Electoral College win.
- Impact of the 2016 Win
- How his victory was seen as a shift in American politics.
- Reactions from both domestic and international political circles.
3. Key Policies and Actions During Trump’s Presidency
- Domestic Policy Initiatives
- Tax cuts and deregulation efforts.
- Supreme Court appointments (Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett) and their impact on the judicial landscape.
- Efforts on healthcare reform, particularly attempts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
- Foreign Policy and Trade
- The “America First” doctrine: renegotiating trade deals like NAFTA (leading to the USMCA), withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, and tensions with allies and adversaries.
- Diplomatic efforts with North Korea, and the shifting U.S.-China relations.
- Impeachment and Controversies
- The first impeachment in 2019 over Ukraine dealings and its impact on his presidency.
- Constant media scrutiny and public reactions to his policies and tweets.
- Social Movements and Public Perception
- The rise of social justice movements during his presidency, such as Black Lives Matter.
- Trump’s handling of racial issues, immigration, and law enforcement reform, and the public’s divided reaction.
