🧒 1.
Early Life and Education
Born: June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City.
Parents: Fred Trump (a wealthy real estate developer) and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump.
Education: Attended New York Military Academy, then Fordham University, and later
transferred to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in
1968 with a degree in economics.
📚 Reference:
Blair, G. (2001). The Trumps: Three Generations of Builders and a President. Simon &
Schuster.
💼 2. Business Career
Took control of The Trump Organization in the 1970s.
Known for real estate developments like Trump Tower (New York) and several casinos in
Atlantic City.
Expanded into branding (e.g., Trump Steaks, Trump University).
Hosted the reality TV show "The Apprentice" (2004–2015).
📉 Faced multiple bankruptcies in the 1990s but remained in the public eye as a celebrity
businessman.
📚 Reference:
O'Brien, T. L. (2005). TrumpNation: The Art of Being The Donald. Warner Books.
🇺🇸 3. Political Career
➤ 2016 Presidential Election
Ran as a Republican and won the 2016 election against Hillary Clinton.
Became the 45th President of the United States on January 20, 2017.
➤ Presidency (2017–2021)
Key Policies:
o "America First" agenda
o Tax cuts (2017)
o Immigration restrictions (e.g., travel ban)
o Withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement and Iran nuclear deal
Appointed 3 Supreme Court Justices
Faced two impeachments:
1. 2019 – Abuse of power (Ukraine scandal)
2. 2021 – Incitement of insurrection (Capitol riot)
📚 Reference:
Woodward, B. (2018). Fear: Trump in the White House. Simon & Schuster.
Baker, P. (2023). The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017–2021.
4. 2020 Election and Aftermath
Lost re-election to Joe Biden in November 2020.
Refused to concede, falsely claiming widespread voter fraud.
January 6, 2021: Supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Impeached again but acquitted by the Senate.
📚 Reference:
Leonnig, C., & Rucker, P. (2021). I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final
Year. Penguin Press.
⚖️5. Post-Presidency and Legal Issues
Announced candidacy for 2024 election.
Facing multiple criminal charges:
o Classified documents case
o Election interference case (Georgia, January 6)
o Business fraud in New York
o Stormy Daniels hush money case
📚 Reference:
DOJ & court filings; The New York Times, The Washington Post.
Summary
Donald Trump is a businessman-turned-politician known for his unconventional style,
controversial policies, and deep influence on U.S. politics. His legacy is debated, marked by
populism, division, and ongoing legal battles.