Presidency of Hillary Clinton (The More Things Changed)

The presidency of Hillary Clinton began at noon EST on January 20, 2017, the day that Hillary Clinton became the 45th President of the United States, succeeding Barack Obama. Clinton was a former Secretary of State, Senator from Virginia, and First Lady at the time of her victory in the 2016 presidential election over Republican Donald Trump. Her running mate, Representative Luis Gutiérrez of Illinois, took office as the 48th Vice President of the United States on the same day. Clinton is the first woman and the first former First Lady to serve as President. Clinton's term in office is set to end on January 20, 2021, and she is eligible to be elected to a second term.