Trent was first elected as the MLA for Regina Mount Royal in 2007 and was re-elected in 2011, 2016, 2020, and 2024. He is the opposition Shadow Minister for Finance and Deputy Shadow Minister for Agriculture. He also serves as the chair of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

He has previously served as Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Finance, Education, Economy, and Crown Corporations. He was voted the 'Best Regina MLA' in the Prairie Dog for eight years running.  

Trent was born and raised in northwest Regina. He studied Business Administration and earned an Education degree at the University of Regina. Before serving as a MLA, he was a teacher and built and delivered highly successful programs for at-risk and vulnerable youth. He also has business experience and served as a director of a local Business Improvement District. 

Trent and his wife, Stephanie, an elementary school teacher, are highly involved in the community and have one son, William.  

He has volunteered as a coach in the Outdoor Hockey League for over 25 years and has also served many years as a volunteer coach with Hockey Regina.

Trent loves the outdoors, particularly fishing, hunting, hiking and paddling with his family.