Donald Trump is a famous American businessman, TV personality, and politician. He was born in New York City in 1946 and went to school in Jamaica Estates. He then went to college at the University of Pennsylvania and studied economics.
Trump started his career in real estate and later expanded into other businesses like hotels, casinos, and entertainment. He became well-known for his strong personality, use of the media, and extravagant lifestyle. He also hosted two TV shows called “The Apprentice” and “Celebrity Apprentice” from 2004 to 2015.
In 2015, Trump announced he was running for President of the United States and won the Republican nomination. He went on to win the 2016 presidential election against Hillary Clinton and became the 45th President of the United States. While he was President, Trump tried to reduce regulations, improve the economy, and control immigration.
However, Trump’s presidency was also controversial and caused division. He often said things that upset people and used social media a lot. He was impeached twice by the House of Representatives but not found guilty by the Senate. Trump left office on January 20, 2021, and was replaced by President Joe Biden.
Earlier Life
Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, New York City. His parents were Fred Trump, a real estate developer of German descent, and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, an immigrant from Scotland. Trump grew up with four siblings in Jamaica Estates and attended the private Kew-Forest School until seventh grade. He then went to the New York Military Academy, a private boarding school, and later enrolled at Fordham University before transferring to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Trump graduated in 1968 with a degree in economics.
During his college years, Trump received four student draft deferments during the Vietnam War era. He was deemed fit for military service in 1966 but was later classified as eligible to serve in 1968. However, he received a medical deferment due to bone spurs, which permanently disqualified him from service in 1972. In 2015, his lawyer Michael Cohen threatened legal action against Trump’s colleges, high school, and the College Board if they released Trump’s academic records.
Personal Details of Donald Trump
| Name | Donald John Trump |
| Born | June 14, 1946 |
| Place of Birth | Queens in New York City |
| Education | Bachelor of Science degree in economics |
| Wife | Married three time Ivana Zelníčková (1977) Marla Maples (1993) Melania Knauss (2005) |
| Children | Five children from his three marriages:- Ivana Zelníčková: Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric Marla Maples:- one daughter, Tiffany Melania Knauss:- one son, Barron. |
| Parents | Frederick Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump |
| Net Worth | According to Forbes (2021) – approximately $2.4 billion |
| Nationality | American |
Awards and Honors
| Year | Award/Honor | Publisher/Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Tree of Life Award | Jewish National Fund |
| 1986 | Ellis Island Medal of Honor | National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations |
| 1995 | Induction into the Gaming Hall of Fame | American Gaming Association |
| 2007 | Hollywood Walk of Fame star | Hollywood Chamber of Commerce |
| 2010 | Honorary Doctor of Business Administration degree | Robert Gordon University |
| 2012 | Induction into the New Jersey Hall of Fame | New Jersey Hall of Fame |
| 2013 | WWE Hall of Fame inductee | World Wrestling Entertainment |
| 2016 | Time magazine’s Person of the Year | Time magazine |
| 2017 | Honorary degree of Doctor of Laws | Liberty University |
| 2019 | Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
Donations made by Donald Trump:
| Year | Donation Amount | Recipient/Organization | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | $1 million | Statue of Liberty | Restoration funding |
| 1996 | $20,000 | American Red Cross | Hurricane Fran relief |
| 2001 | $100,000 | Twin Towers Fund | 9/11 terrorist attack relief |
| 2010 | $100,000 pledged | Jamaica Muslim Center | Community center rebuilding |
| 2012 | $5 million pledged | Charity of Obama’s choice | Release of Obama’s college transcripts and passport records |
| 2017 | $1 million | Various organizations | Hurricane Harvey relief |
