us presidents
Donald Trump is the current president of the United States, following his reelection in November 2024 and inauguration in January 2025. The United States has had 46 different presidents, beginning with George Washington in 1789.
Quick Scoop on US presidents
- The first U.S. president was George Washington, serving from 1789 to 1797 after the ratification of the Constitution.
- The office has since passed through figures like Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama, marking key eras in U.S. history.
- There have been 46 individuals who have served as president, though presidential numbering counts non‑consecutive terms (for example, Grover Cleveland is counted as both the 22nd and 24th president).
Recent presidents snapshot
| President | Number | Years in office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush | 43rd | 2001–2009 | Republican |
| Barack Obama | 44th | 2009–2017 | Democratic |
| Donald J. Trump | 45th and 47th | 2017–2021, 2025–present | Republican |
| Joe Biden | 46th | 2021–2025 | Democratic |