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Donald Trump
Moving from property development and television into two non-consecutive US presidencies.
Trump Tower · The Apprentice
- Born
- 14 June 1946
- Birthplace
- Queens, New York City, United States
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An American businessman and politician who became the 45th president in 2017 and the 47th in 2025. His political career has combined populist campaigning with major legal and constitutional controversies.
Early life
Property-business family
Grew up in New York; his father Fred was a property developer.
Education
Graduated from the University of Pennsylvania before joining the family business.
Career
- 1971–1990s
Property business
Took charge of the family company and expanded into hotels and casinos.
- 2004–2015
Television
Hosted The Apprentice.
- 2017–2021
First presidency
Served as the 45th president after winning the 2016 election.
- 2025
Return to office
Began a second, non-consecutive term.
Projects & decisions
Trump Tower
A Manhattan property associated with his public brand.
The Apprentice
A reality programme centred on business competitions.
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Signed a major revision of federal taxation.
Public record
Impeachments
Was impeached twice by the House of Representatives and acquitted twice by the Senate.
2020 election aftermath
Falsely claimed the election had been stolen; his efforts to reverse the result culminated in the January 6 crisis.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Senate impeachment record ↗Photo: Daniel Torok. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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