Time Magazine has named President Donald Trump and five members of his administration among the “100 Most Influential People of 2025,” recognizing their transformative impact on American politics and global affairs.
Quick Takes
- President Trump and five administration officials secured spots on Time’s prestigious annual list of global influencers
- The recognition reflects the administration’s significant policy shifts and public discourse influence
- Time’s 2025 list features individuals from 32 countries and includes a record 16 corporate CEOs
- The annual TIME100 Summit and Gala events will be hosted in New York City with Snoop Dogg serving as host
Trump Administration Dominates Influential List
Time Magazine’s 2025 edition of its renowned “100 Most Influential People” list has prominently featured President Donald Trump alongside five key members of his administration. This significant representation underscores the administration’s substantial impact on reshaping domestic and international policy landscapes. The prestigious annual compilation acknowledges individuals whose decisions, actions, and leadership have demonstrably altered the course of current events and public discourse throughout the past year.
Time Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs highlighted the significance of the Trump administration’s presence on the list, stating, “What does the 2025 TIME100 tell us about the forces shaping our lives? It includes six members of the Trump Administration… a sign of the emergence of a class of leaders who are filling a leadership void.” The inclusion of multiple administration figures reflects their collective influence on policy direction and implementation that has reshaped American governance priorities and international relations.
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Global Recognition of Political Influence
This year’s TIME100 represents a diverse cross-section of global power brokers, spanning 32 countries with ages ranging from 22 to 84. The list features repeat entrants including President Trump, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg, demonstrating their continued significance in shaping world events. The inclusion of figures from various sectors illustrates the magazine’s commitment to recognizing influence across political, business, cultural, and humanitarian spheres, with the Trump administration’s strong showing reflecting its decisive impact on global affairs.
“TIME’s founders knew that focusing on the individuals who are transforming the world is the best way to help readers understand it. That belief animates much of what we do at TIME… Whatever change comes, we think the 2025 TIME100 will lead it,” said Sam Jacobs, Time’s Editor-in-Chief.
The selection process for the TIME100 involves extensive research, deliberation, and careful consideration of each individual’s measurable impact. TIME senior editor Cate Matthews described the approach, explaining, “The stories this project tells change with the headlines, so every May, our research starts anew. The one constant we see each year is that a single person’s hard work, idea, or decision can change the world.”
Corporate Leadership and Cultural Icons
Beyond political figures, the 2025 list features a record 16 corporate CEOs, reflecting the growing influence of business leaders in addressing societal challenges. The magazine also recognized nine leaders actively fighting for justice, equality, and democracy. Notable cultural figures included in this year’s list are Snoop Dogg, Serena Williams, and Demi Moore, alongside news personalities like ABC’s David Muir, who was praised for his frontline reporting from global hotspots including Ukraine.
“Like Peter Jennings before him, David is authoritative and dynamic—the first out the door to the story,” wrote Diane Sawyer in her tribute to Muir in the TIME100 issue.
The 2025 TIME100 will be celebrated at the annual Summit and Gala events in New York City this April. TIME CEO Jessica Sibley announced, “The 2025 TIME100 list of the world’s most influential people recognizes the leaders shaping the world today and defining its future. We look forward to bringing together the newest members of this extraordinary community at the annual TIME100 Summit and TIME100 Gala with our incredible partners.”
