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Ten huge moments in Trump's presidency

  • Published
    19 January 2021
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It has been almost four years since reality TV star Donald Trump was sworn in as President of the United States.

His presidency ends at midday of 20 January, so Newsround has taken a look back ten huge moments that his term might be remembered for.

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