Donald Trump

Donald Trump
Name	Donald Trump
Birth date	1946-06-14
Birth place	Queens, New York City, New York
Occupation	Businessman, Television personality, Politician
Party	Republican Party

Donald Trump is an American businessman, television personality, and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States. Born in Queens, he became prominent in real estate development, media, and branding before entering national politics, ultimately winning the 2016 presidential election and serving from 2017 to 2021. His tenure and post-presidential activities have involved high-profile policies, appointments, controversies, and multiple legal proceedings.

Early life and education

Born in Flushing Hospital in Queens, he was the son of Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod. He grew up in the Jamaica and Kew Gardens Hills neighborhoods of New York City. He attended Kew-Forest School and later enrolled at the New York Military Academy, where he completed his secondary education. He then studied at Fordham University before transferring to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in economics.

Business career

After graduating from the Wharton School, he joined his family's business, Elizabeth Trump & Son, which later became The Trump Organization. He became known for developing and renovating properties such as the Grand Hyatt New York, the Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue, and golf courses including Trump National Golf Club properties and overseas projects. His brand expanded into hotels, casinos, and residential developments, leading to ventures in Atlantic City and dealings with companies such as Mitsubishi-related financing and Deutsche Bank. He licensed his name for international projects in cities like New York City, Chicago, Vancouver, Dubai, and Manila, and diversified into entertainment with a role in WWE events and the reality series The Apprentice. His business activities involved partnerships, bankruptcies of certain properties under Chapter 11, and legal disputes with contractors and lenders.

Political career and presidency

He first publicly engaged in politics with statements on issues involving Immigration and Trade and mounted exploratory efforts before formally seeking the presidency in the 2016 cycle. He won the Republican nomination and defeated Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election via the Electoral College while losing the popular vote. His administration appointed cabinet members such as Rex Tillerson, Jeff Sessions, James Mattis, and Betsy DeVos, and nominated justices including Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Major policy actions included the 2017 tax legislation, the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the federal government shutdowns over border wall funding, changes to immigration enforcement including the 2017 travel ban and family separation policies at the U.S.–Mexico border, renegotiation of trade deals such as the USMCA, and tariffs imposed during disputes with China and European Union. He faced the investigation into Russian election interference led by Robert Mueller, and was impeached twice by the United States House of Representatives—first related to Ukraine matters involving Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Rudy Giuliani, and second after the Capitol attack; he was acquitted by the United States Senate both times. He sought reelection in the 2020 election but was defeated by Joe Biden.

Legal issues and investigations

Following his presidency, he confronted multiple civil and criminal matters, including indictments in state and federal jurisdictions. Investigations and cases involved allegations concerning business records in Manhattan District Attorney proceedings, special counsel inquiries into election-related conduct, and disputes over classified materials at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. Civil lawsuits included defamation actions and claims by the New York Attorney General concerning corporate valuations and financial statements. He faced lawsuits from entities and individuals such as E. Jean Carroll and was involved in legal contests over immunity claims for acts alleged during his official tenure. These matters prompted appeals and rulings in courts including federal district courts and the Second Circuit.

Personal life and family

He has been married several times, first to Ivana Trump, then to Marla Maples, and later to Melania Trump. His children include Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump, and Barron Trump. Members of his extended family have been active in business and politics, with associates and appointees appearing from backgrounds linked to figures such as Jared Kushner and Jared Kushner-related firms. He has resided in properties including Trump Tower, Mar-a-Lago, and various Trump-branded residences and golf clubs.

Public image and media presence

He cultivated a high-profile media persona through ventures such as The Apprentice, frequent appearances on networks including Fox News, controversies involving social media platforms such as Twitter (now X), and extensive coverage by outlets like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and CNN. His rhetorical style and communication strategies influenced public discourse, drawing responses from media commentators, political figures across parties including Barack Obama and Joe Biden, foreign leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, and advocacy groups ranging from American Civil Liberties Union critics to conservative organizations. His image has been the subject of documentaries, biographies, and dramatizations produced by entities such as HBO, Netflix, and major publishing houses.

Category:1946 births Category:Living people Category:Presidents of the United States