Donald Trump (United States president)
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| Donald Trump (United States president) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Donald J. Trump |
| Birth date | June 14, 1946 |
| Birth place | Queens, New York City, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Businessman; Television personality; Politician |
| Party | Republican Party |
| Spouse | Ivana Trump; Marla Maples; Melania Trump |
| Children | Donald Trump Jr.; Ivanka Trump; Eric Trump; Tiffany Trump; Barron Trump |
| Office | 45th President of the United States |
| Term start | January 20, 2017 |
| Term end | January 20, 2021 |
| Predecessor | Barack Obama |
| Successor | Joe Biden |
Donald Trump (United States president) Donald J. Trump is an American businessman, television personality, and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. A real estate developer from New York City and a public figure on The Apprentice, he won the 2016 presidential election against Hillary Clinton after securing the Republican nomination, and lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden. His tenure and subsequent activities reshaped debates within the Republican Party, U.S. foreign policy debates involving China, Russia, and North Korea, and prompted multiple legal and political controversies in federal and state jurisdictions.
Early life and business career
Born in Queens in 1946 to Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, he attended Kew-Forest School, New York Military Academy, Fordham University, and transferred to the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania. He joined the family firm, Elizabeth Trump & Son, later renamed The Trump Organization, developing residential projects such as in Coney Island and commercial properties like Trump Tower in Manhattan. He expanded into casinos with Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City and built branded properties including Chicago, New York, and golf courses such as Bedminster. He appeared as host and executive producer on NBC’s The Apprentice, and pursued branding deals and licensing with companies including Trump Entertainment Resorts and various international partners.
Entry into politics and 2016 presidential campaign
Trump had prior engagements with politics, endorsing Ronald Reagan, considering runs in the Reform Party primary, and expressing opinions on Gulf War policy and Iraq War decisions. He launched an exploratory committee in 2015 and formally declared a bid for the Republican nomination, campaigning on issues including immigration policy at the United States–Mexico border, trade deals such as NAFTA, and tax policies influential to IRS debates. He secured the nomination over rivals like Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, and John Kasich, and defeated Hillary Clinton in the Electoral College despite losing the popular vote; his campaign emphasized contentious statements about Mexico, proposed restrictions on travel from certain countries later associated with the term "Muslim ban", and criticism of Federal Reserve policies and NATO commitments.
Presidency (2017–2021)
As president, Trump appointed cabinet members including Rex Tillerson, Jeff Sessions, James Mattis, Mike Pompeo, and nominated three United States Supreme Court justices: Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. His administration enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and pursued deregulation through agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency under Scott Pruitt and Andrew Wheeler. He withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change and the Iran nuclear deal, and renegotiated trade agreements into the USMCA replacing NAFTA. He engaged in direct diplomacy with Kim Jong Un of North Korea and confronted China over tariffs in a trade war. His administration oversaw events including the 2018 Singapore Summit, the 2019 Abraham Accords-related diplomatic shifts in the Middle East, and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in 2019–2020 that involved agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration.
Post-presidency and 2024 campaign
After leaving office following the 2020 election, Trump returned to Florida and continued political activity within the Republican apparatus, endorsing candidates and shaping primary debates against figures like Ron DeSantis. He announced a 2024 presidential campaign and competed in the Republican primaries alongside contenders including Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy. His post-presidential period included public engagement at events such as rallies in Iowa and New Hampshire, influence over party platform discussions at the Republican National Convention, and persistent prominence in national media ecosystems including Fox News and conservative outlets.
Political positions and governance style
Trump’s policy positions combined America First rhetoric with protectionist trade measures targeting China and calls to renegotiate multilateral accords such as NAFTA and Trans-Pacific Partnership. He advocated for strict immigration enforcement including construction of a border barrier at the United States–Mexico border, changes to asylum procedures, and reductions in refugee admissions coordinated with Department of Homeland Security officials like John F. Kelly. His judicial appointments emphasized originalist jurists championed by groups like the Federalist Society, and his governance style relied on direct communication via Twitter and public rallies, frequent personnel turnover in the cabinet, and confrontational relations with news organizations such as The New York Times and CNN.
Legal issues, investigations, and indictments
Trump and entities associated with him, including The Trump Organization and various business entities, have been subjects of investigations by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, the New York Attorney General, and federal prosecutors including the United States Department of Justice and special counsel inquiries such as the Mueller special counsel investigation into contacts with Russia 2016 election interference. Post-presidency legal matters include indictments related to handling of classified documents involving the National Archives and Records Administration and FBI seizure at Mar-a-Lago, charges tied to alleged campaign finance payments involving Stormy Daniels, and state prosecutions in New York examining business practices. Legal proceedings have involved judges and courts across the United States District Court system and appellate levels.
Personal life and public image
Trump married Ivana Trump, Marla Maples, and Melania Trump and is the father of five children who have held public roles including Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr.; his family maintained involvement in The Trump Organization and political operations. He received media attention through appearances in films and television, controversies over statements about figures such as Mexico and John McCain, and sustained a prominent social media presence leading to platform actions by companies like Twitter (now X) and Facebook. Public opinion of Trump has been polarized, with strong support from conservative constituencies aligned with groups like the Tea Party movement and criticism from liberal organizations and civil rights groups including the American Civil Liberties Union.