Donald Trump
Overview
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 (2017–2021). Born into a real estate tycoon family, he operated The Trump Organization, expanding into large-scale real estate development, hotels, casinos, and golf courses. He ran as the Republican presidential candidate in 2016, defeating Hillary Clinton, and challenged the existing political and diplomatic order with 'America First' policies. During his tenure, he left deep divisions in American society through strict immigration policies, tax cuts and deregulation, trade wars, and the appointment of Supreme Court justices. He lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden but ran again in the 2024 election and won.
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Early Life and Business
Trump was born in Queens, New York, as the son of real estate developer Fred Trump. After earning a Bachelor of Science in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, he joined his father's company. From the 1970s, he entered the Manhattan real estate market, developing iconic buildings such as Trump Tower and the Plaza Hotel. In the 1980s and 1990s, he expanded into casino businesses (Trump Plaza, Trump Taj Mahal) but faced multiple bankruptcy crises. In the 2000s, he gained fame as the host of the reality TV show 'The Apprentice.'
2016 Election and Presidency
In June 2015, Trump announced his presidential candidacy with the slogan 'Make America Great Again.' He won the Republican primaries by leveraging anti-immigration, anti-free trade, and anti-political elite sentiments, and defeated Hillary Clinton to win the presidency. Key policies during his tenure included: ▲Immigration: Muslim travel ban, border wall construction, family separation policy ▲Economy: 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, deregulation, trade war with China ▲Foreign Policy: Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, termination of the Iran nuclear deal, summits with North Korea ▲Judiciary: Appointment of three Supreme Court justices—Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett.
Impeachments and Controversies
Trump was impeached twice during his presidency. The first (2019) involved allegations of pressuring Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden by conditioning military aid, and the second (2021) involved incitement of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He was acquitted by the Senate both times. Additionally, the 'Russia scandal' (allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 election and collusion with the Trump campaign) was investigated by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who concluded there was insufficient evidence of conspiracy.
2020 Election Loss and 2024 Re-election
Trump lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden but refused to accept the results, alleging voter fraud. This led to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He maintained strong influence within the Republican Party and ran in the 2024 election, securing the Republican nomination to face Joe Biden. In November 2024, Trump won re-election with 312 electoral votes, becoming the first president since Grover Cleveland in 1892 to win a non-consecutive second term.
Latest Developments
After winning the November 2024 election, Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President on January 20, 2025. Immediately after taking office, he implemented 'America First' policies, including: ▲Tariff increases (60% on China, 25% on Mexico and Canada) ▲Enhanced immigration enforcement (mass deportation operations) ▲Re-withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement ▲Suspension of military aid to Ukraine. As of March 2025, Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' and reiterated claims over Greenland and the Panama Canal. Additionally, an investigation is ongoing into suspect Thomas Matthew Crooks regarding an assassination attempt during the 2024 campaign (a shooting at a Pennsylvania rally in July 2024). Recent polls show Trump's job approval rating at 47%, slightly down from the start of his term, but he still enjoys over 85% approval within the Republican Party.
Related Topics
- [[President of the United States]]
- [[Republican Party (United States)]]
- [[January 6 United States Capitol attack]]
- [[Impeachment of Donald Trump]]
- [[America First (policy)]]
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