Presidency of Donald Trump

Early Life and Business Career

Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City. He was the fourth of five children of Frederick Christ Trump, a successful real estate developer, and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, a homemaker and philanthropist. Trump attended the New York Military Academy and later graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics.

Trump joined his father's company, E. Trump & Son, in 1968, and was given control of the company in 1971, renaming it The Trump Organization. Over the next few decades, Trump expanded the company's real estate operations and ventured into numerous other business activities. The organization built or renovated skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses. Trump later started various side ventures, mostly by licensing his name.

Entry into Politics

Trump's political career began in earnest in 2015 when he announced his candidacy for the presidency of the United States as a Republican. Trump's campaign was marked by his controversial statements and policies, but also by a populist message that resonated with many Americans. He won the Republican nomination in July 2016.

2016 Presidential Election

In the 2016 Presidential Election, Trump faced off against Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. His campaign focused on issues such as immigration, trade, and terrorism. Despite losing the popular vote, Trump won the Electoral College and thus the presidency.

Presidency (2017-2021)

Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States on January 20, 2017. His presidency was marked by significant controversy and numerous policy changes.

Domestic Policy

Trump's domestic policy was marked by a significant shift to the right. He implemented tax cuts for corporations and high-income individuals, rolled back numerous environmental regulations, and attempted to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.

Foreign Policy

Trump's foreign policy was characterized by a shift away from multilateralism and towards a more unilateral approach. He withdrew the United States from several international agreements, including the Paris Climate Agreement and the Iran Nuclear Deal.

Impeachments

Trump was impeached twice by the House of Representatives, first in December 2019 and then again in January 2021. The first impeachment came after a whistleblower complaint that Trump had solicited foreign interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The second impeachment came following the storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters.

Post-Presidency

After leaving office, Trump returned to his business ventures and continued to be a significant figure in American politics. He has not ruled out the possibility of running for president again in the future.