AP Spotlight Trump recaps his first year back in office with winding remarks, paper tossing and impressions MICHELLE L. PRICE and MEG KINNARD Associated Press Jan 21, 2026 Jan 21, 2026 Updated Mar 20, 2026 0 1 of 2 President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, Jan. 20. Mark Schiefelbein, Associated Press President Donald Trump holds a binder clip as he speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, Jan. 20. Mark Schiefelbein, Associated Press Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MICHELLE L. PRICE and MEG KINNARD Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wanted to recap his first year back in office. 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