Trump administration

The Trump administration is the White House administration under President Donald Trump. The first Trump administration was 2017-2021, and the second 2025-present. Its primary mission centres on an “America First” agenda, focusing on economic prosperity, deregulation and border security. Key activities included significant tax reform, job creation initiatives and a substantial rollback of regulations across various sectors. Notably, the administration has implemented stricter immigration policies, impacting foreign enrolments in higher education through increased visa restrictions and enhanced vetting, which led to concerns about the appeal of US universities for international students.