Biography of President Donald Trump

Biography of President Donald Trump the 45th president of the USA(2017-2021)

Learn about biography and life story of Donald Trump is a businessman who became the 45th president of the United States. 

Biography of President Donald Trump

• Served as President: 2017-present
• Vice President: Mike Pence
• Party: Republican
• Age at inauguration: 70
• Born: June 14, 1946 in New York City
• Married: Ivana Zelnickova, Marla Maples, Melania Knauss (First Lady and current wife)
• Children: Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany, Barron
• Nickname: The Donald

Biography of President Donald Trump

What is Donald Trump most famous for?

Donald John Trump previously became renowned for being a finance manager and land engineer in New York City. He later developed to acclaim as the star of the unscripted television show “The Disciple.” In 2016, he stunned the world when he was chosen as Leader of the US.

Where did Donald Trump grow up?

Donald Trump was born on June 14, 1946 in the neighborhood of Jamaica, Queens in New York City. Young Donald grew up in a middle class home with his four siblings and his parents, Fred and Mary Trump.

Education

As a child, Donald was full of energy and often got into trouble at school. At the age of thirteen, his parents sent him to the New York Military Academy hoping he would learn about discipline and hard work at the school. Their plan worked. Donald developed into a student leader and star athlete while attending the academy.

After graduating from high school, Donald attended Fordham University and then transferred to the Wharton School of Finance (at the University of Pennsylvania) where he graduated in 1968.

Early Career

By the time Donald graduated from college, Fred Trump, Donald’s father, had become a successful real estate developer. Donald went to work for his dad in Brooklyn, New York for the next five years. During this time, he learned a lot about the real estate business and how to work deals from his father.

Real Estate Developer

One of Donald Trump’s dreams was to develop major buildings like skyscrapers and hotels in downtown New York City (Manhattan). His first major project began in 1976 when he purchased the run-down Commodore Hotel near Grand Central Terminal. He renovated the hotel and turned it into the Grand Hyatt Hotel. It was a great success!

Over the next several years, Donald Trump would build and renovate skyscrapers throughout Manhattan and across the United States. Some of his signature buildings include the Trump Tower, the Trump World Tower, and the Trump International.

The Apprentice

In 2003, Donald Trump became the host of a business reality TV show called The Apprentice. In the show, several contestants competed for a job in Trump’s organization. Trump became known for using the catchphrase “You’re fired!” when eliminating a contestant. The show was a huge success. He later worked on a similar show called The Celebrity Apprentice which had famous people as the contestants.

 

Running for President

On June 16, 2015 Trump announced that he would be running for president of the United States. He ran on issues such as securing the borders, lowering the national debt, and providing jobs for middle-class Americans. His campaign slogan was “Make American Great Again.” He presented himself as the anti-establishment candidate who wasn’t a politician and who personally funded most of his own campaign.

After winning the Republican nomination, Trump went up against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the general election. The election was hard fought and bitter, with both sides becoming embroiled in scandals. In the end, Trump won the election and was inaugurated as president on January 20, 2017.

Donald Trump’s Presidency

At the time of the writing of this article, Donald Trump’s presidency had just begun.

Facts about Donald Trump

• Donald Trump does not drink alcohol. He made this decision when his brother, Fred Jr., died from alcoholism.
• Trump has co-written several books including The Art of the Deal, Think Like a Champion, and The Art of the Comeback.
• Despite his success, several of Trump’s businesses have had to declare bankruptcy in order to reorganize and pay off debt.
• He is the first president without prior experience in the government or the military.
• He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007.
• While he won the presidency as a republican, he was a registered democrat between 2001 and 2009.
• At the time of his inauguration, Donald Trump had eight grandchildren.

Biography of President Donald Trump

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