Donald Trump
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| Donald Trump | |
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| Name | Donald Trump |
| Caption | Official portrait, 2017 |
| Order | 45th |
| Office | President of the United States |
| Term start | January 20, 2017 |
| Term end | January 20, 2021 |
| Vicepresident | Mike Pence |
| Predecessor | Barack Obama |
| Successor | Joe Biden |
| Birth name | Donald John Trump |
| Birth date | 14 June 1946 |
| Birth place | Queens, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Republican (1987–1999, 2009–2011, 2012–present) |
| Otherparty | Democratic (2001–2009), Reform (1999–2001), Independent (2011–2012) |
| Spouse | Melania Trump (m. 2005), Marla Maples (m. 1993–1999), Ivana Trump (m. 1977–1992) |
| Children | 5, including Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump |
| Education | Fordham University, University of Pennsylvania (BS) |
| Occupation | Businessman, media personality, politician |
Donald Trump. He is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he was a prominent figure in New York City real estate and entertainment before entering politics. His presidency was marked by significant political polarization, a distinctive approach to governance, and two historic impeachments by the United States House of Representatives.
Early life and education
He was born in Queens to Fred Trump, a prominent real estate developer, and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump. He attended the Kew-Forest School before being sent to the New York Military Academy at age 13. He began his college education at Fordham University in the Bronx for two years before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the university's Wharton School.
Business career
He joined his father's company, The Trump Organization, in 1968 and was later named president. His early projects included the renovation of the Commodore Hotel and the construction of the Grand Hyatt New York. He gained national fame with the 1983 completion of Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. His business empire later expanded to include the Trump Plaza, the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, and numerous golf courses like Trump National Doral Miami. He also gained celebrity status as the host of the NBC reality television series The Apprentice. The organization faced multiple bankruptcies, notably for Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts.
Political career
He first expressed interest in running for president in 1988 and considered a run for the Reform Party nomination in 2000. He rose to prominence within the Republican Party as a leading figure in the birther movement, which falsely questioned Barack Obama's birthplace. On June 16, 2015, he announced his candidacy for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination at Trump Tower. He defeated numerous rivals, including Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, and selected Mike Pence as his running mate. He won the 2016 election against Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, securing an Electoral College victory while losing the popular vote.
Presidency
His inauguration on January 20, 2017, was followed by significant policy shifts, including the withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Paris Agreement. Major legislative achievements included the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and the appointment of three Supreme Court justices: Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. His administration's foreign policy was characterized by a "America First" approach, engaging in direct diplomacy with Kim Jong-un of North Korea and moving the United States Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. He was impeached by the House of Representatives in December 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, and acquitted by the Senate in February 2020. His response to the COVID-19 pandemic and his claims about the integrity of the 2020 presidential election were highly controversial. Following the January 6 attack on the Capitol, he was impeached for a second time on a charge of incitement of insurrection and was later acquitted by the Senate.
Post-presidency
After leaving the White House, he remained a dominant force in the Republican Party. He held rallies, endorsed candidates in the 2022 midterm elections, and announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination in November 2022. He faced multiple legal challenges, including indictments by Manhattan, Fulton County, and federal prosecutors related to business records, efforts to overturn the 2020 election, and handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
Public image and legacy
He is a deeply polarizing figure in American politics. Supporters, often aligned with the Make America Great Again movement, praise his economic policies and disruption of the political establishment. Critics argue his tenure damaged democratic norms, exacerbated social divisions, and challenged institutions like the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. His use of social media, particularly Twitter, revolutionized political communication. Historians and scholars continue to debate the long-term impact of his presidency on the Republican Party, the Congress, and America's role in global affairs through organizations like NATO and the World Health Organization.
Category:Presidents of the United States Category:American businesspeople Category:21st-century American politicians