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The president's term ends at noon on Jan. 20

  • Written by Donald Nieman, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Binghamton University, State University of New York
imageDonald Trump’s current term as president began on Jan. 20, 2017. It will end on Jan. 20, 2021, with the start of a new term – for him, or someone else.AP Photo/Matt Rourke

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