How Trump's policies will mark a generation Donald Trump's presidency may be coming to an end, but he has changed the course of US politics — and his impact will be felt for generations. Trump's legacy will be felt for decades After four tumultuous years, President Donald Trump's presidency ends on January 20, with a mixed legacy that will be studied for decades. Since he entered the White House, his administration has been riddled with controversy and scandal. His response to the coronavirus pandemic, his role in the violent attack at the US Capitol on January 6 and his subsequent second impeachment will all overshadow what he was able to implement during his one term as commander-in-chief.