CFM: *Symbolic Interaction and Donald Trump* Donald Trump, an American politician, businessman, and media personality, is undoubtedly one of the most polarizing persons in the 20th and 21st centuries. Once the 45th President of the United States, he is about to take the Oath of Office (on January 20, 2025) that will affirm his stature as the inaugurated 47th President. Critics describe Trump as "an abrasive leader" who, in the words of *The Guardian's* Archie Bland, "has taken his party from the conventional right to the (radical) populist flank." His comments depict a dark vision of this country and, as many critics have noted, are often accompanied by racially charged assertions and misogynistic characterizations. He frequently and ardently insults his political opponents, claims that "only he" can institute measures that will "control of the border," and has become the object of Elon Musk's love. Notably, as seen in his performance during the Presidential Debate, and in his nocturnal postings on his *Truth Social *platform, Trump has promoted conspiracy theories, making false and misleading statements that, seemingly, have contributed to his popularity. For instance, when he lost the 2020 presidential election, he not only refused to concede, but claimed electoral fraud. Concomitantly, he attempted to overturn the results through his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack. Trump has also been involved in several civil and criminal prosecutions. In 2023 civil proceedings, Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation, and in 2024, for financial fraud. Further, in May 2024, Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records. Recently, on January 10, 2025, Judge Juan Merchan sentenced Trump to an unconditional discharge, both affirming that Trump is the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime and a convicted criminal who will serve no time in prison (with no strings attached). Due to the significance and controversies surrounding Trump, current events related to him seem worthy of sociological (and especially, interactionist) analysis. It is our belief that studying the social activities surrounding Trump will aid in the development and enrichment of a comprehensive theory of social behavior in contemporary society. With this understanding, *Studies in Symbolic Interaction*, Vol. 63, *Symbolic Interaction and Donald Trump*, is devoted to the interactionist analyses of Donald Trump, on topics which include, but not limited to: Donald Trump and charismatic relationships Donald Trump and U.S. politics Donald Trump and political movement Donald Trump and right-wing narratives Donald Trump and Christian Trumpism Donald Trump and political campaigns Donald Trump and persuasion Donald Trump and falsehoods Donald Trump and immigration Donald Trump and journalism Donald Trump and media Donald Trump and social media Donald Trump and women Donald Trump and minorities For all interested, please send an abstract of no more than 750 words to Shing-Ling Sarina Chen (sarina.chen@uni.edu) by *March, 1, 2025*. If an abstract is selected for inclusion, the deadline of completing the manuscript is *September 30, 2025*. Thank you very much for your consideration. Looking forward to hearing from you. Shing-Ling Sarina Chen Editor, *Studies in Symbolic Interaction* ************************************************