Donald Trump is the 45th and soon-to-be 47th president of the United States, born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City.¹ His father, Fred Trump, was a successful real estate developer, and Donald grew up with his older siblings Maryanne, Fred Jr., and Elizabeth, and his younger brother Robert in a mansion in Jamaica Estates.
Trump attended the private Kew-Forest School and later enrolled in the New York Military Academy. He then studied at Fordham University for two years before transferring to the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in economics in 1968.
*Donald Trump has several siblings.*
- *Maryanne Trump Barry*: His older sister, a retired federal judge.¹
- *Fred Trump Jr.*: His older brother, who passed away in 1981.
- *Elizabeth Trump Grau*: His older sister, who has kept a relatively low public profile.
- *Robert Trump*: His younger brother, who passed away in 2020 [1).
*Early Business Career*
Trump joined his father's real estate company, Trump Management, in 1968 and became president in 1971. He expanded the business, investing in luxury accommodations and renovating the Commodore Hotel in Manhattan, which reopened as the Grand Hyatt Hotel in 1980. Trump also developed the Trump Tower, a mixed-use skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan.
*Bankruptcies and Financial Issues*
Despite his successes, Trump faced financial difficulties, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection six times between 1991 and 2009. His Atlantic City casinos, including the Trump Plaza and Trump Taj Mahal, struggled, and he sold his airline, Trump Shuttle, after defaulting on loans.
*Television and Entertainment Ventures*
Trump hosted and co-produced the reality TV series "The Apprentice" from 2004 to 2015. He also owned the Miss Universe pageants, including Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, from 1996 to 2015.
*Presidential Career*
Trump won the 2016 presidential election as the Republican nominee, defeating Hillary Clinton. During his presidency, he implemented policies like the travel ban targeting Muslim-majority countries and expanding the U.S.-Mexico border wall. He also rolled back environmental regulations and signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Trump lost the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden but falsely claimed widespread electoral fraud. He was impeached twice, first in 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, and again in 2021 for incitement of insurrection. Trump won the 2024 presidential election and is set to be inaugurated as the 47th president on January 20, 2025.
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