TIME Special Edition, Donald Trump 2024

After four years out of office but never far from the headlines, Donald Trump is headed back to the White House. TIME's special issue chronicles his return to the presidency and documents one of the most extraordinary and controversial political careers in American history. It recounts the highlights of the dramatic 2024 campaign, in which Trump triumphed despite well-funded party rivals, two assassination attempts, a felony conviction, and a surprise change from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket. This special issue also tells the larger story of Trump's improbable life in politics, from his upset win in 2016 to the many trials he withstood during his first term, including investigations, impeachments, and the tumult of the January 6 riot on the Capitol. The issue also includes a TIME interview with Trump in which he previews his second term.