Donald Trump is a businessman, real estate developer, and T.V star. He was elected as the 45th President of the United States of America for the period of four years, from January 2017 to January 2021. Donald Trump achieved a surprising victory by defeating his opponent, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, in the 2016 general election. Although he had no previous experience with government or the military.
Biography
Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in New York City, USA. He is the son of Frederick (Fred) Christ Trump, who was a
successful real estate builder and developer, and Mary MacLeod, who was a homemaker and Scottish immigrant in New York. Donald Trump began his primary education at a private school in Queens before attending the New York Military Academy. He completed his graduation in economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Finance and Commerce. After graduation, Donald Trump joined his father`s legacy business, real estate. Trump married Czech model Ivana Zelnickova in 1977, with whom he has three children. Trump again married actress Marla Maples, and they have one daughter. In 1999, he left Marla Maples and married Slovenian model Melania Knauss in 2005.
Business Career
After his education, Donald Trump formally joined his family company and started construction of new housing colonies, apartments, buildings, hotels, and clubs. He became president of the firm in 1974.
Trump has successfully expanded his business by investing in luxury hotels, large firms, and other business ventures. The Grand Hyatt New York hotel and Trump Tower are his iconic projects. He also took an interest in the airline industry and the casino business. In the 1990s, when an economic downturn came, Trump also suffered a lot and reported a nearly one-billion-dollar loss. Despite heavy losses, Trump eventually recovered his financial position and grew his business falsely by acquiring multiple business ventures, including hotels, casinos, golf courses, resorts, and residential properties.
Trump’s Entertainment
Trump’s personality is very charming; he always remains focused on digital media around the world. Trump also invested in hosting a TV reality show, “The Apprentice”. Trump’s catchphrase, “You’re fired,” remained remarkable and was liked by millions of people. He also appeared in other TV shows like “Home Alone and Lost in New York.”
Political Career
In 2015, Donald Trump decided to contest the presidential election, and he announced himself as a candidate in the 2016 U.S. presidential election of 2016.He participated in the election with the slogan “Make America Great Again.” He started his election campaign. He assured people that he would revive the U.S. industry and create millions of new jobs. Furthermore, he said if he is elected, he will withdraw the United States from the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change and impose tariffs on countries that are unfair to the United States. He showed his intention to construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border to prevent illegal immigration from Latin America. During his election campaign, he pretended that he would make America great again.
Election 2016
On November 8, 2016, on a stunning and surprising day, Trump and his vice presidential running mate, Mike Pence, defeated Hillary Clinton and her running mate, Senator Tim Kane. Hillary Clinton was the first female presidential candidate from any political party. Trump won major states like Florida and Ohio and secured 306 electoral votes, while Hillary Clinton won the popular vote.