Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American businessman, television personality, and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
Born and raised in Queens, New York City, Trump attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He took charge of his family’s real estate business in 1971, renamed it The Trump Organization, and expanded its operations from Queens and Brooklyn into Manhattan. Trump’s political positions have been described as populist, nationalist, and authoritarian.
In 2015, he announced his candidacy for President of the United States on the Republican ticket, and campaigned on “Making America Great Again,” a slogan which became a hallmark of his presidency. He defeated Hillary Clinton in the November 2016 Presidential election, winning Electoral College votes despite losing the popular vote.
As President, Trump was known for his unconventional style, divisive rhetoric, and often controversial policies. He pursued a number of executive orders that were aimed at undoing the previous administration’s policies. He faced criticism and opposition from Democrats and some Republicans throughout his presidency.
During his presidency, Trump instituted an immigration ban on citizens of several Muslim-majority countries, imposed tariffs on imported goods, withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change, signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and signed legislation that cut regulations on businesses. Trump was also impeached twice by the House of Representatives, first for alleged abuse of power and obstruction of Congress in 2019, and then for incitement of insurrection following the January 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol.
Trump also faced criticism for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly his early downplaying of its severity. He repeatedly clashed with public health experts and downplayed the importance of masks and social distancing. His administration’s response to the pandemic was criticized for being slow, inconsistent, and uncoordinated.
Trump’s presidency was characterized by his prolific use of social media, particularly Twitter, to communicate with the public and his political base. He often used his social media accounts to make controversial claims and attack political opponents, the media, and other public figures.
After losing the 2020 Presidential election, Trump refused to concede and made unsupported claims of widespread voter fraud. He filed numerous legal challenges, many of which were dismissed by judges. Trump’s refusal to accept the results of the election resulted in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 by his supporters, which resulted in the deaths of multiple people and the eventual impeachment by the House of Representatives.
Since leaving office, Trump has remained a controversial figure in American politics and society. He remains influential among his base and has indicated that he may run for President again in 2024. Trump’s legacy as President of the United States continues to be a subject of debate.
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