Donald J. Trump
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| Name | Donald J. Trump |
| Caption | Official portrait |
| Birth date | June 14, 1946 |
| Birth place | Queens, New York City |
| Alma mater | Fordham University; University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School) |
| Occupation | Businessman; television personality; politician |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Political party | Republican Party; Reform Party (1999–2001) |
| Spouse | Ivana Trump (m. 1977; div. 1992); Marla Maples (m. 1993; div. 1999); Melania Trump (m. 2005) |
| Children | Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump, Barron Trump |
Donald J. Trump Donald J. Trump is an American businessman, media personality, and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States. Born in Queens, New York City, he became known for large-scale real estate projects, branded properties, and television production before entering national politics and securing the Republican presidential nomination and victory in 2016. His presidency followed by a 2020 electoral defeat and extensive post-presidential legal, business, and political activity has kept him a central figure in contemporary American public life.
Early life and education
Born June 14, 1946, in Queens, he was the son of Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump. He attended Kew-Forest School until transferring to the New York Military Academy, then studied at Fordham University before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, where he graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in economics. His family background connected him to Brooklyn and Staten Island real estate patterns and to postwar development in New York City. Early influences included exposure to the portfolios of Fred Trump and the legal frameworks of New York State property regulation.
Business career and real estate ventures
He joined his family's firm, Elizabeth Trump & Son, later renamed The Trump Organization, and became associated with high-profile projects including Trump Tower in Manhattan, redevelopment ventures in Atlantic City, and international developments in cities such as Palm Beach and Scotland's Aberdeenshire region. His portfolio encompassed residential, commercial, and hospitality properties, with licensing arrangements for the Trump International Hotel and Tower brand. He pursued casino investments linked to Donald Trump Taj Mahal and became involved in corporate finance transactions, including mergers and bankruptcy reorganizations under U.S. bankruptcy law. His business career included branding deals, partnerships with firms in China, United Arab Emirates, and India, and disputes resolved in New York County courts and federal venues such as the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Media, branding, and entertainment
He built a public persona through publishing and broadcasting, including the 1987 book Trump: The Art of the Deal and the reality television series The Apprentice, produced for NBC. His name became a licensing brand for residential towers, golf resorts like Trump National Doral and Trump Turnberry, and merchandise sold through retailers and online platforms. He hosted media appearances on networks including Fox News and CNN, engaged with tabloid coverage, and became the subject of biographies by writers at outlets such as The New York Times and The Washington Post. His media strategy included use of Twitter prior to platform changes, appearances at events like Republican National Convention gatherings, and cameo roles in films and television series.
Political career and presidency
He explored political affiliations including the Reform Party of the United States of America and eventually secured the Republican nomination in 2016, running against Democratic contenders such as Hillary Clinton. His campaign emphasized policies on immigration, trade agreements like the North American Free Trade Agreement debates, and appointments of advisors with ties to New York and Washington, D.C.. Elected President in November 2016, his administration nominated justices to the Supreme Court of the United States, pursued tax legislation culminating in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, negotiated trade measures involving China and the European Union, and conducted foreign policy engagements with leaders from Russia, North Korea, and Israel. His presidency encompassed events including congressional investigations by committees of the United States House of Representatives and legal proceedings in federal courts, as well as the administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Post-presidency activities and legal issues
After the 2020 election loss to Joe Biden, he addressed legal challenges including indictments and civil suits in jurisdictions such as Manhattan and federal courts, with matters involving campaign finance, business records, and classified materials. He continued political activity through endorsements in Republican primaries, public rallies, and campaigns culminating in subsequent presidential campaigns. His post-presidential period involved litigation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the Supreme Court of the United States on interlocutory issues, and settlements or trials that drew coverage from outlets like CNN and Fox News. He maintained holdings in entities such as The Trump Organization and faced regulatory scrutiny from state attorneys general and federal agencies.
Personal life and public image
His personal life includes marriages to Ivana Trump, Marla Maples, and Melania Trump, and five children: Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump, and Barron Trump. He has residence and property ties to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach and to Trump Tower in Manhattan. His public image has been polarizing across observers at institutions like Congress and media organizations such as The New York Times and Fox News, eliciting debates over norms in American politics and prompting documentary coverage by filmmakers and producers associated with HBO and Netflix. He has received awards and recognition from entities including business publications and faced honors contested by civic groups in New York City and Washington, D.C..