Donald Trump is a prominent American businessman, television personality, and politician who served as the 45th president of the United States from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021. His presidency was marked by significant controversy, divisive rhetoric, and a populist approach to domestic and foreign policy. Here's a brief overview of his life, career, and presidency:
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Early Life and Business Career:
- **Full Name**: Donald John Trump
- **Born**: June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City.
- **Family Background**: He was born into a wealthy family; his father, Fred Trump, was a successful real estate developer.
- **Education**: Trump attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a degree in economics in 1968.
- **Business Career**: He took over his father's real estate business in the 1970s and expanded it, focusing on large-scale real estate projects, including hotels, casinos, and office buildings. Trump became a public figure through his business ventures and self-promotion, often appearing in the media.
### Television Career:
- **"The Apprentice"**: Trump became a household name through his role as the host of the reality TV show *The Apprentice*, which aired from 2004 to 2015. The show featured contestants competing for a job in Trump's organization, and his catchphrase, "You're fired," became iconic.
### Political Career:
- **Political Beginnings**: Although Trump had flirted with politics before, his political career truly took off in 2015 when he announced his candidacy for president as a Republican. His campaign initially seemed like a publicity stunt to many, but he quickly gained momentum with a platform focused on nationalism, economic populism, and an "America First" approach.
- **2016 Presidential Election**: Trump ran a highly unconventional campaign that defied political norms. He defeated 16 other Republican candidates to secure the GOP nomination and faced Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in the general election. His campaign was centered around anti-immigration rhetoric, promises to rebuild the U.S. economy, and a hardline stance on trade and foreign policy. He won the electoral vote despite losing the popular vote by nearly 3 million votes, leading to widespread controversy over the election result.
Presidency (2017–2021):
- **Domestic Policy**:
- **Tax Cuts**: In 2017, Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which lowered corporate tax rates and temporarily reduced individual tax rates.
- **Immigration**: He pursued aggressive immigration policies, including attempting to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, implementing a travel ban on several predominantly Muslim countries, and separating families at the southern border.
- **Healthcare**: Trump unsuccessfully tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and replace it with a Republican alternative.
- **Supreme Court**: Trump appointed three conservative justices to the U.S. Supreme Court: Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett, solidifying a conservative majority on the court.
- **Foreign Policy**:
- **Trade**: Trump pursued an "America First" trade policy, renegotiating NAFTA (resulting in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA) and imposing tariffs on China in a bid to reduce the U.S. trade deficit and bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.
- **North Korea**: He engaged in high-profile diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, though these efforts ultimately did not lead to lasting denuclearization.
- **Iran**: Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) in 2018, reimposing sanctions on the country.
- **Middle East**: He brokered the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations between Israel and several Arab countries, including the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco.
- **Impeachments**: Trump was impeached twice during his presidency, making him the first U.S. president to face this action twice.
- **First Impeachment (2019)**: He was impeached on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress related to his dealings with Ukraine.
- **Second Impeachment (2021)**: He was impeached again for incitement of insurrection following the January 6 Capitol riot, though he was acquitted in both trials by the Senate.
2020 Election and Aftermath:
- **2020 Election**: Trump ran for re-election in 2020 against former Vice President Joe Biden. The election was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and Trump faced criticism for his handling of the public health crisis. Biden won the election with 306 electoral votes to Trump's 232, and Trump refused to concede, claiming widespread voter fraud without evidence.
- **January 6 Capitol Riot**: In the aftermath of the election, Trump held a rally on January 6, 2021, in which he repeated claims of election fraud and encouraged his supporters to march to the U.S. Capitol. That day, a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol in an effort to overturn the election results. This led to widespread violence and the deaths of several people, and the event ultimately resulted in Trump's second impeachment.
- **Post-Presidency**: After leaving office, Trump continued to have a significant influence on the Republican Party, making regular appearances at rallies and maintaining a strong base of support. He has also suggested that he may run for president again in 2024.
Controversies and Legacy:
Trump's presidency was marked by sharp divisions in the country. His rhetoric, especially on issues like immigration, race, and the media, fueled polarization. His handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, racial justice protests, and the response to the Capitol riot further deepened partisan divides. However, his supporters praised his outsider status, his stance on economic issues, his focus on deregulation, and his conservative judicial appointments.
Personal Life:
- Trump has been married three times: to Ivana Trump (1977–1992), Marla Maples (1993–1999), and Melania Trump (2005–present).
- He has five children: Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany, and Barron.
Key Points:
- Trump was a businessman and TV personality before entering politics.
- He was elected president in 2016 and served from 2017 to 2021.
- His policies focused on immigration reform, economic nationalism, and conservative social values.
- His presidency was marked by two impeachments, the first of which was tied to Ukraine, and the second to the Capitol riot.
- Trump's post-presidency influence remains strong, and he has teased a potential run for the presidency in 2024.Trump remains a highly polarizing figure in American politics, with a significant base of loyal supporters and vocal critics.
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