Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, businessman and television personality who served as the 45th President of the United States from January 2017 to January 2021.
Before his presidency, Trump was primarily known for his role as a real estate developer in New York City. He took over his father’s real estate business in 1971 and expanded it into a global empire. With a net worth estimated at $3.1 billion, according to Forbes’ 2020 list of billionaires, he is one of the wealthiest individuals in the United States.
Early Life and Career
Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City, to Fred Trump and Mary MacLeod. His father was a real estate developer and his mother was a Scottish immigrant. Trump attended the Kew-Forest School in Forest Hills, Queens, before transferring to the New York Military Academy at age 13, where he excelled in sports and eventually became captain of the baseball team.
After graduating from the military academy in 1964, Trump attended Fordham University for two years before transferring to the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 1968.
Real Estate Development
In 1971, Trump took over his father’s real estate business and renamed it The Trump Organization. He began developing high-end properties in Manhattan, including Trump Tower, which was completed in 1983 and became the headquarters of The Trump Organization. The tower is said to have sparked the resurgence of the Midtown area of Manhattan.
Trump’s business deals were often controversial, with accusations of unethical behavior and use of bankruptcy laws to avoid paying creditors. He also became known for his brash style and larger-than-life persona, often appearing in the media as a celebrity rather than a businessman.
Television Career
In addition to his real estate career, Trump became a household name for his appearances on reality television shows. He hosted The Apprentice on NBC from 2004 to 2015, where contestants competed for a job in Trump’s organization. The show became a cultural phenomenon and cemented Trump’s status as a pop culture icon.
Political Career
Trump had expressed an interest in running for political office as early as the 1980s, and he formally entered the 2016 presidential race on June 16, 2015. He campaigned on a platform of economic nationalism, promising to bring jobs back to the United States and renegotiate trade deals he deemed unfavorable to American workers.
Trump’s campaign was marked by controversy, including comments he made about Mexican immigrants being criminals and rapists, and a leaked tape in which he boasted about sexually assaulting women. Despite these controversies, he won the Republican nomination and went on to defeat Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in the general election.
Presidency
Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2017, and immediately implemented several of his campaign promises, including a travel ban on citizens of several predominantly Muslim countries and the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. He also introduced a tax reform bill that lowered the corporate tax rate and increased the standard deduction for individuals.
Trump’s presidency was marked by several significant events, including the appointment of conservative justices to the Supreme Court, trade negotiations with China and other countries, and his response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Critics of Trump accused him of stoking division and hatred, particularly against minority groups, and of obstructing justice by firing FBI Director James Comey and pressuring Ukraine to investigate his political rivals. Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives in December 2019, becoming the third president in history to be impeached. He was subsequently acquitted by the Senate in February 2020.
2020 Election
Trump ran for re-election in 2020 and campaigned on a platform of continuing his policies and promises to Make America Great Again. However, his campaign was marred by controversies, including his response to the COVID-19 pandemic and allegations of voter fraud.
Trump lost the 2020 presidential election to Democratic nominee Joe Biden, despite disputing the result and claiming widespread voter fraud. His legal challenges to the election result were rejected by courts in several states, and the Electoral College officially confirmed Biden’s victory on December 14, 2020.
Post-Presidency
Following his defeat in the 2020 election, Trump continued to dispute the result and made false claims about voter fraud. On January 6, 2021, he held a rally in Washington, D.C., where he encouraged his supporters to contest the certification of the electoral college results. The rally turned into a riot as Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, causing extensive damage and forcing members of Congress to evacuate.
Following the riot, Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives for incitement of insurrection, becoming the first president in history to be impeached twice. The Senate ultimately acquitted Trump on February 13, 2021.
Trump’s post-presidency has been marked by continued controversy. In May 2021, Facebook’s Oversight Board upheld the company’s decision to suspend Trump’s account, citing his role in the events leading up to the January 6 riot. Other social media platforms, including Twitter and YouTube, have also suspended Trump’s accounts.
Trump has hinted at a potential 2024 presidential run, leaving many to speculate about his future in politics. He has continued to criticize the Biden administration and has voiced his support for Republican candidates in various races across the country.
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