Donald Trump is a businessman, reality television personality, and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States. He was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City, and is the fourth of five children of Frederick and Mary Trump. He received his undergraduate degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and then he joined his father's company, the Trump Organization, which consisted of real estate and construction companies.
During his time at the Trump Organization, Donald Trump became known for his flamboyant style and his knack for publicity. He started buying up real estate in New York City in the 1980s, including the Plaza Hotel, and he used his celebrity status to promote his projects. He also became known for his reality television show, "The Apprentice," which aired from 2004 to 2015.
In 2015, Donald Trump announced that he was running for President of the United States as a Republican. His campaign was divisive and controversial, with Trump making numerous controversial statements about immigration, Muslims, and other issues. He also faced allegations of sexual misconduct and racism, which he denied.
Despite the controversies, Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election, defeating his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, in a surprise victory. He was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States on January 20, 2017.
During his time in office, Donald Trump made numerous changes to American policy, including changes to immigration policy, trade policy, and foreign policy. He also faced numerous controversies, including allegations of collusion with Russia during the 2016 election, the impeachment proceedings related to his attempt to pressure Ukrainian officials to investigate Joe Biden, and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Donald Trump was defeated by his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, in the 2020 presidential election. His tenure as President was marked by controversy, but his supporters credit him with bringing a new, outsider perspective to Washington politics.
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