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Trump’s first year back live: US president ramps up pressure on allies
In January 2026, Donald Trump marked his first year back in the White House after being re-elected as US president. During this year, Trump has focused on expanding presidential power and reshaping international relations.
Joseph StepanskyAl JazeeraFiled 2026-01-20 · 11:10 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In January 2026, Donald Trump marked his first year back in the White House after being re-elected as US president. During this year, Trump has focused on expanding presidential power and reshaping international relations. A key example of this is his renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, which he has connected to his previous failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize. This pursuit has strained relations with Europe, threatening to reignite a trade war. At 79 years old, the Republican president's actions indicate a shift away from prioritizing peaceful diplomacy in favor of more assertive foreign policy strategies.
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Trump said he no longer thinks “purely of Peace”.
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Trump linked his drive to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Donald Trump marks his first year back in the White House.
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Trump is expanding presidential power.
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Trump is reshaping relations between the United States and the world.
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