The highs and lows of Trump's year

New York

FOR US President Donald Trump, 2018 has been a year of perpetual motion. He has presided over near-constant turmoil as he has increasingly relied on his own instincts. In just the past week, the flurry of activity has rocked the government, the military and the markets.

Two of The New York Times correspondents write: "At the mid-point of his term, Trump has grown more sure of his own judgment and more cut off from anyone else's than at any point since taking office."

Here's a look at the major events - some high, some low - that have undoubtedly shaped Mr Trump's thinking heading into 2019.

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December