Table of Contents

1. Biography 

2. Childhood 

3.Education 

4.Telivision career 

5.Political career 

6.Conclusion 

Biography 

Donald Trump took over his father’s real estate business in 1971, becoming known for Trump Tower and expanding into casinos and branding.

He gained fame on The Apprentice and was elected president in 2016, serving from 2017 to 2021.

Trump remains influential and is considering a 2024 presidential run.

Childhood  

Donald Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, to Fred and Mary Trump. He was the fourth of five children in a wealthy family. From a young age, Trump exhibited a competitive and ambitious personality. His father, a successful real estate developer, encouraged him to pursue business. At 13, Trump was sent to the New York Military Academy, where he developed leadership skills and discipline. His upbringing in a business-oriented family and the experiences at the military academy played a key role in shaping his future career and approach to life.

Education 

Donald Trump went to the New York Military Academy when he was 13, where he learned discipline and leadership. After finishing there, he started at Fordham University but later transferred to the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business in 1966. Trump graduated in 1968 with a degree in economics. His time at Wharton gave him a strong understanding of business, which helped him later in his real estate career. The education he received at these schools shaped his approach to business and gave him the skills to succeed in the competitive world of real estate and beyond.

Television career 

9Donald Trump’s television career began in 2004 with The Apprentice, where contestants competed for a job in his company. His famous catchphrase, "You're fired!" helped boost his image as a tough businessman. He hosted the show for over a decade, making it a cultural hit and boosting his celebrity status, which later influenced his political career.

Trump also made a cameo in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), where he briefly gives directions to the character Kevin McCallister at the Plaza Hotel, which he owned at the time.

Political career 

Donald Trump’s political career began in 2015 when he announced his run for president as a Republican. He won the 2016 election, defeating Hillary Clinton, and became the 45th president of the United States. His presidency (2017-2021) was marked by controversial policies on immigration, tax cuts, deregulation, and an "America First" approach to foreign policy. Trump was impeached twice—first in 2019 over his dealings with Ukraine and again in 2021 after the Capitol riot—but was acquitted both times. After losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden, Trump remained a prominent and divisive figure, running for president again in 2024.