Donald Trump Prepares for Presidency Amid Legal and Political Turmoil

Trump's upcoming inauguration follows a historic criminal conviction, unresolved investigations, and controversies over policy shifts.

Donald Trump, set to be inaugurated as U.S. president on January 20, becomes the first president-elect convicted of a crime, though he faces no jail time or fines for the charges related to hush money payments.
Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led federal investigations into Trump's alleged election interference and classified document mishandling, concluded his work, stating evidence could have sufficed for a conviction if not for Trump's election victory halting proceedings.
President Joe Biden extended deportation protections for 900,000 migrants just days before leaving office, complicating Trump's anticipated immigration policies.
Several major U.S. corporations, including Meta and Amazon, are scaling back diversity programs, reflecting anticipated policy shifts under the incoming administration.
Tensions within Trump's circle grow, with Steve Bannon criticizing Elon Musk over immigration-related visa policies, highlighting divisions between nationalist and pro-business factions.