President Donald Trump
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| President Donald Trump | |
|---|---|
| Name | Donald John Trump |
| Office | 45th President of the United States |
| Term start | January 20, 2017 |
| Term end | January 20, 2021 |
| Predecessor | Barack Obama |
| Successor | Joe Biden |
| Birth date | June 14, 1946 |
| Birth place | Queens, New York City, New York |
| Party | Republican Party |
| Children | Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump, Barron Trump |
| Alma mater | Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Businessman, television personality, politician |
President Donald Trump Donald John Trump is an American businessman and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States. He is known for his roles in real estate development, media, and politics, and for leading a presidential campaign that reshaped the Republican Party. His tenure featured domestic and international actions that provoked intense public debate across institutions, legal arenas, and media outlets.
Early life and education
Trump was born in Queens, New York City, to Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod; his family background connected him to New York City real estate and Scotland through his mother. He attended Kew-Forest School and the New York Military Academy before enrolling at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with a degree in economics. His formative years intersected with figures and institutions such as Fred Trump, Elizabeth Arden, Real estate development in New York City, Manhattan, and educational settings like University of Pennsylvania.
Business career
Trump took control of his family's real estate business, renaming it the Trump Organization, and pursued projects in Manhattan, Atlantic City, and international markets including properties associated with brands like Waldorf Astoria New York and developments such as Trump Tower. He expanded into hospitality with Trump Hotels, gaming with Trump Taj Mahal, branding deals involving Trump International Hotel and Tower, and diversified into media with the reality program The Apprentice on NBC. His business activities involved partnerships and disputes with entities like Deutsche Bank, Mitsubishi, Vornado Realty Trust, and legal matters in jurisdictions such as New York County and New Jersey courts.
Political rise and 2016 presidential campaign
Trump entered politics as a public figure connected to debates on trade and immigration, interacting with organizations and figures including the Republican Party, Tea Party movement, Conservative Political Action Conference, and commentators from outlets like Fox News and The New York Times. Announcing his candidacy in 2015, he ran against Republican figures such as Jeb Bush, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and John Kasich, and emphasized policy shifts related to North American Free Trade Agreement, China–United States trade relations, and immigration enforcement. His campaign leveraged rallies, television appearances, endorsements from personalities and organizations including Steve Bannon, Kellyanne Conway, and engaged with controversies tied to Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic National Convention, and investigations by agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Presidency (2017–2021)
As president, Trump implemented executive actions and policies affecting issues tied to United States–Mexico border, the Travel ban, tax legislation including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and appointments to the Supreme Court of the United States such as Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. His administration engaged in foreign policy shifts involving NATO, North Korea–United States relations, the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), and trade renegotiations like the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement. Domestic controversies and legal matters involved figures and institutions such as Robert Mueller, the Special Counsel investigation (2017–2019), House Judiciary Committee, Senate Republican leadership, and events culminating in the 2020 United States presidential election and the January 6 United States Capitol attack.
Post-presidency and 2024 campaign
After leaving office, Trump remained active in Republican politics, endorsing candidates in 2022 United States elections, participating in media via Truth Social, and confronting legal challenges in courts across New York County, Washington, D.C., and Florida. He announced and pursued a 2024 presidential campaign, competing in primaries against figures such as Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, and engaging with party organs like the Republican National Committee and events including the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary.
Political positions and ideology
Trump's platform has been characterized by positions on immigration, trade protectionism, deregulation, and judicial appointments, aligning with strands of conservatism in the United States, populism, and nationalism. Policy actions referenced laws and agreements such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Affordable Care Act, tariffs under the authority of United States Trade Representative, and directives affecting agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Justice, and the Department of State.
Personal life and legal issues
Trump's personal life includes marriages to Ivana Trump, Marla Maples, and Melania Trump, and parenthood of children: Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump, and Barron Trump. His post-business and post-presidential period has involved litigation and investigations involving entities such as the New York Attorney General, Manhattan District Attorney, Federal Election Commission, and court proceedings addressing financial records, business practices, and actions during his presidency.