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U.S. Presidents: Donald Trump

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Donald John Trump

(1946-Present)

Donald Trump

Profile

Occupation

Business Leader

Reality Television Star

U.S. President (January 20, 2017 - Present)

Date of Birth June 14, 1946
Place of Birth Queens, NY
Education

Fordham University

Wharton School of Finance

New York Military Academy

Parents

Mary Anne MacLeod

Frederick Christ Trump

Spouse

Ivana Zelníčková

Marla Maples

Melania Knauss

Political Party

Democratic (unitl 1987, 2001-2009)

Republican (1987-1999, 2009-2011, 2012-Present)

Reform (1999-2001)

Independent (2011-2012)

Number of Children

with Ivana Zelníčková

Three

with Marla Mapes

One

with Melania Trump

One

Did You Know?

President Trump...

  • ...doesn't use a hair dryer.
  • ...is largely credited for the failure of a NFL rival league (USFL).
  • ...loves fast food, but followed a very healthier diet in the past.

Biography

Donald John Trump is the 45th and current President of the United States who took office January 20, 2017. Previously, he was a real estate mogul, and a former reality TV star. Born in Queens, New York, in 1971 Trump became involved in large, profitable building projects in Manhattan. In 1980, he opened the Grand Hyatt New York, which made him the city's best-known developer. In 2004, Trump began starring in the hit NBC reality series The Apprentice, which also spawned the offshoot The Celebrity Apprentice. Trump turned his attention to politics, and in 2015 he announced his candidacy for president of the United States on the Republican ticket. After winning a majority of the primaries and caucuses, Trump became the official Republican candidate for president on July 19, 2016. That November, Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States, after defeating Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

Quotes

 “Going through tough times is a wonderful thing, and everybody should try it. Once.”

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