Donald Trump’s first year in office — in pictures

FILE: U.S. President Donald Trump, right, and First Lady Melania Trump dance during the Armed Services Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. The one year anniversary of U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration falls on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Our editors select the best archive images looking back over Trump’s first year in office. Photographer: Kevin Dietsch/Pool via Bloomberg — © Bloomberg

Donald Trump marks his first year in office on Saturday. In 12 months the 45th president of the US has disputed attendance at his inauguration, attacked the media, sacked the head of the FBI and made a series of diplomatic gaffes. He has also cheered supporters by signing into law the biggest tax reform in three decades, demanding better trade terms for the US and appointing Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President Elect Donald Trump arrives on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. In today's inauguration ceremony Donald J. Trump becomes the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) — © Scott Olsen/Getty

January 20 Donald Trump arrives at the US Capitol for his inauguration as 45th president of the US More photographs here

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump waves to supporters as he walks the parade route with first lady Melania Trump and son Barron Trump after being sworn in at the 58th Presidential Inauguration January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Donald J. Trump was sworn in today as the 45th president of the United States (Photo by Evan Vucci - Pool/Getty Images) — © Evan Vucci/Getty

January 20 The president waves to supporters as he walks the parade route with first lady Melania Trump after being sworn in

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 22: U.S. President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with James Comey, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), during an Inaugural Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders Reception in the Blue Room of the White House on January 22, 2017 in Washington, DC. Trump today mocked protesters who gathered for large demonstrations across the U.S. and the world on Saturday to signal discontent with his leadership, but later offered a more conciliatory tone, saying he recognized such marches as a "hallmark of our democracy." (Photo by Andrew Harrer-Pool/Getty Images) — © Andrer Harrer/Pool/Getty

January 22 Mr Trump with James Comey, whom he was to fire as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in May, at a White House reception

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump talks to chief strategist Steve Bannon during a swearing in ceremony for senior staff at the White House in Washington, U.S. January 22, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo — © Carlos Barria/Reuters

January 22 Mr Trump talks to Steve Bannon, then chief strategist, during a swearing in ceremony for senior staff

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 27: British Prime Minister Theresa May and U.S. President Donald Trump walk along The Colonnade of the West Wing at The White House on January 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. British Prime Minister Theresa May is on a two-day visit to the United States and will be the first world leader to meet with President Donald Trump. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) — © Christopher Furlong/Getty

January 27 British prime minister Theresa May becomes the first foreign leader to meet the new president

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 28: President Donald Trump speaks on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Oval Office of the White House, January 28, 2017 in Washington, DC. Also pictured, from left, White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, Vice President Mike Pence, White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon, Press Secretary Sean Spicer and National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. On Saturday, President Trump is making several phone calls with world leaders from Japan, Germany, Russia, France and Australia. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) — © Drew Angerer/Getty

January 28 Mr Trump speaks on the phone with Russian president Vladimir Putin in the Oval Office

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he sits on a truck while he welcomes truckers and CEOs to attend a meeting regarding healthcare at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 23, 2017. Carlos Barria: "The White House organised a listening session with truckers and CEO's of major American companies, regarding healthcare reform. An 18-wheeler tow truck was parked on the South Lawn of the White House and as Trump welcomed the truckers someone invited the him to come and sit in the driver's seat. Trump jumped into the cab and started yelling and pretending to drive - creating one of the most memorable pictures of the year. A lesson learned, always be prepared for the unexpected." REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo SEARCH "POY TRUMP" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "REUTERS POY" FOR ALL BEST OF 2017 PACKAGES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC1E476BCD10 — © Carlos Barria/Reuters

March 23 The president takes the wheel of a truck during a meeting with drivers and haulage executives at the White House

(FILES) This file photo taken on May 20, 2017 shows US President Donald Trump (C) receiving the Order of Abdulaziz al-Saud medal from Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud (R) at the Saudi Royal Court in Riyadh. Donald Trump's first year in office has been a gripping spectacle of scandal, controversy and polarization that has utterly transformed the way Americans and their president interact. Many presidents have tried to bypass a critical media -- from Franklin Roosevelt's fireside chats to Barack Obama's interviews with YouTubers. But Trump has taken that into overdrive on Twitter.From one day to the next, he is rarely out of the headlines or off the air, permeating every facet of public life. / AFP PHOTO / MANDEL NGANMANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images — © Mandel Ngan/Getty

May 20 Mr Trump is awarded the Order of Abdulaziz al-Saud from King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh

U.S. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and daughter Ivanka Trump, left, meet with Pope Francis, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the Vatican. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool) — © Evan Vucci/AP

May 24 Donald, Melania and Ivanka Trump, left, meet Pope Francis at the Vatican

US President Donald Trump (R) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, on July 7, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEBSAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images — © Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty

July 7 Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Mr Trump on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany

(FILES) This file photo taken on July 7, 2017 shows (L-R) French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Donald Trump conferring at the start of the first working session of the G20 meeting in Hamburg, northern Germany. Donald Trump's first year in office has been a gripping spectacle of scandal, controversy and polarization that has utterly transformed the way Americans and their president interact. Many presidents have tried to bypass a critical media -- from Franklin Roosevelt's fireside chats to Barack Obama's interviews with YouTubers. But Trump has taken that into overdrive on Twitter.From one day to the next, he is rarely out of the headlines or off the air, permeating every facet of public life. / AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO AND POOL / John MACDOUGALLJOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images — © John Macdougall/AF/Getty

July 7 French president Emmanuel Macron, German chancellor Angela Merkel and Mr Trump confer at the G20 meeting

Vice President Mike Pence laughs as U.S. President Donald Trump holds a baseball bat as they attend a Made in America product showcase event at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 17, 2017. Carlos Barria: "This summer the White House organized an event to showcase 'Made in America' products. All kinds of exhibitors brought their products as the President and Vice President toured the event. One of the companies was Marucci Sport, a manufacturer of baseball bats based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As Trump approached a table full of baseball bats, photographers at the event, including me, rushed to get a good angle hoping that he would pick up a bat. As we predicted, he did. He took one and joked around as though he was hitting something hard. The only thing closer to him right there, was the media." REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo SEARCH "POY TRUMP" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "REUTERS POY" FOR ALL BEST OF 2017 PACKAGES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC18F265B400 — © Carlos Barria/Reuters

July 17 Vice-president Mike Pence laughs as Mr Trump holds a baseball bat during a ‘made in America’ product showcase event at the White House

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 21: (AFP OUT) U.S. President Donald Trump looks up toward the Solar Eclipse while joined by his wife first lady Melania Trump on the Truman Balcony at the White House on August 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. Millions of people have flocked to areas of the U.S. that are in the "path of totality" in order to experience a total solar eclipse. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) — © Mark Wilson/Getty

August 21 The Trumps turn out on the Truman Balcony at the White House during a solar eclipse

France's president Emmanuel Macron (L) and US President Donald Trump shake hands before a meeting at the Palace Hotel during the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 18, 2017, in New York. / AFP PHOTO / ludovic MARIN (Photo credit should read LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images) — © Ludocic Marin/AFP/Getty

September 18 Mr Macron and Mr Trump during their extended handshake before a session of the UN general assembly in New York

U.S. President Donald Trump throws rolls of paper towels into a crowd of local residents affected by Hurricane Maria as he visits Calgary Chapel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, U.S., October 3, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst - HP1EDA31DJO0C — © Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

October 3 Mr Trump throws paper towels into a crowd of Puerto Ricans affected by hurricane Maria during a visit to Calgary Chapel in San Juan

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump give out Halloween treats to children at the South Portico of the White House in Washington, U.S., October 30, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY — © Carlos Barria/Reuters

October 30 The Trumps distribute Halloween treats to children at the South Portico of the White House

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before a crowd at U.S. Yokota Air Base in the suburbs of Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2017, after arriving in Japan for the first time since his inauguration in January. Trump will stay in Japan until Nov. 8 to discuss regional security and other issues with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images) — © Kyodo/Getty

November 5 Mr Trump addresses military personnel at the Yokota air base outside Tokyo on his first presidential visit to Japan

U.S. President Donald Trump pours fish food out as Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe looks on while they were feeding carps before their working lunch at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Japan November 6, 2017. Watching from the rear is U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY — © Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

November 6 Mr Trump and Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, with US secretary of state Rex Tillerson in the background, feed carp at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo More photographs here

U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands after making joint statements at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, November 9, 2017. Damir Sagolj: "It's one of those "how to make a better or at least different shot when two presidents shake hands several times a day, several days in row". If I'm not mistaken in calculation, presidents Xi Jinping of China and Donald Trump of the U.S. shook their hands at least six times in events I covered during Trump's recent visit to China. I would imagine there were some more handshakes I haven't seen but other photographers did. And they all look similar - two big men, smiling and heartily greeting each other until everyone gets their shot. But then there is always something that can make it special - in this case the background made of U.S. and Chinese flags. They shook hands twice in front of it, and the first time it didn't work for me. The second time I positioned myself lower and centrally, and used the longest lens I have to capture only hands reaching for a handshake." REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo SEARCH "POY TRUMP" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "REUTERS POY" FOR ALL BEST OF 2017 PACKAGES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC1B1E5EF340 — © Damir Sagoli/Reuters

November 9 Mr Trump and China’s president Xi Jinping prepare to shake hands after making joint statements at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin take part in a family photo at the APEC summit in Danang, Vietnam November 10, 2017. Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. — © Sputnik/Reuters

November 10 Mr Trump and Mr Putin pose for a ‘family photo’ at the Apec summit in Danang, Vietnam

TOPSHOT - Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L), US President Donald Trump (C) and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte join hands for the family photo during the 31st Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Manila on November 13, 2017. World leaders are in the Philippines' capital for two days of summits. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images — © Jim Watson/AFP/Getty

November 13 Vietnam’s prime minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Mr Trump and Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte connect at an Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Manila

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 22: President Donald Trump signs the Tax Cut and Reform Bill, a $1.5 trillion tax overhaul package, into law in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images) — © The Washington Post/Getty

December 22 Mr Trump signs the $1.5tn tax overhaul package into law in the Oval Office at the White House

TOPSHOT - US President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump participate in NORAD Santa Tracker phone calls at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida on December 24, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Nicholas Kamm (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images) — © Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty

December 24 The Trumps take calls for the North American Aerospace Defense Command Santa tracker at Mar-a-Lago in Florida

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