Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City. He is an American businessman, television personality, author, and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. Throughout his life and career, Trump has been known for his larger-than-life personality and his penchant for controversy.
Trump attended Fordham University for two years before transferring to the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a degree in economics. He took over his family's real estate business and quickly established himself as a shrewd businessman, expanding the company into a global empire with properties and investments around the world. Trump's business ventures have included everything from luxury hotels and golf courses to beauty pageants and reality television shows.
Trump became a prominent figure in American media in the late 1970s and 1980s as the owner and developer of many high-profile properties in New York City. His name became synonymous with success and wealth, and he became a fixture in the tabloids and gossip columns. In 2004, Trump began hosting and producing the reality television show, "The Apprentice," which became a cultural phenomenon and ran for 11 seasons over the course of 11 years.
In June 2015, Trump announced his candidacy for president of the United States, becoming the first major-party presidential candidate without prior political or military experience since Dwight D. Eisenhower. He campaigned on a platform of "Make America Great Again," promising to put America first and to restore the country's standing in the world. His campaign was marked by controversy, including inflammatory remarks about immigrants and minorities, but he ultimately won the election in November 2016.
After a controversial campaign and election, Trump was sworn in as president on January 20, 2017. Throughout his presidency, he faced numerous controversies and challenges, including a contentious relationship with the media and frequent clashes with members of Congress and other politicians. He was impeached twice by the House of Representatives, first in December 2019 and again in January 2021, becoming the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice. His presidency ended on January 20, 2021, when Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States.