Donald J. Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American businessman, media personality, and politician who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. Before his political career, he was a real estate developer and the chairman of the Trump Organization, expanding his family’s business into a global brand with ventures in real estate, casinos, and entertainment. He also gained fame as the host of the reality TV show The Apprentice.
In 2016, Trump won the U.S. presidential election as the Republican nominee, defeating Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. His presidency was marked by policies focused on tax cuts, deregulation, a conservative Supreme Court shift, and an “America First” foreign policy. His tenure also saw controversies, including two impeachments, a highly polarized political climate, and his administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
After losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden, Trump refused to concede, leading to challenges over election integrity and the January 6 Capitol riot. Despite this, he remains a central figure in the Republican Party and has announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election.
