Donald John Trump

Early Life & Education

Born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City, Donald Trump was the fourth of five children. His father Fred Trump was a wealthy real-estate developer, and his mother, Mary Anne, was a Scottish immigrant. He attended New York Military Academy, excelling in both academics and athletics, before graduating from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1968 with a B.S. in economics.

Business Career

Trump took control of The Trump Organization in 1971, expanding it from residential housing in Queens and Brooklyn to luxury Manhattan skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses. Notable properties include Trump Tower, Mar-a-Lago, and the Trump International Hotel & Tower. He faced six corporate bankruptcies, mostly in the casino sector. Trump also pursued branding ventures, including Trump Steaks, Trump University, and numerous licensing deals.

From 2004–2015, Trump hosted and produced the hit reality TV show The Apprentice, further elevating his celebrity status and public profile.

Political Rise & Presidency

Trump entered U.S. presidential politics as a Republican, winning the 2016 election against Hillary Clinton. He served as the 45th President from 2017–2021. After losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden, he remained a polarizing political figure, dominating Republican politics and continuing to advocate his claims of election fraud.

In 2024, Trump ran again and won, becoming the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025 making him the first president since Grover Cleveland to serve non-consecutive terms.

Key policies and actions during both tenures include:

• Passing tax cuts and reducing regulations
• Significant border enforcement and travel bans
• Replacing NAFTA with the USMCA trade deal
• Withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement and Iran nuclear deal
• Appointing three Supreme Court justices
• Launching the U.S. Space Force
• Managing the COVID-19 response, signing the CARES Act

Filmography & Television

Donald Trump is noted for extensive television and cameo film appearances, most famously for The Apprentice and The Celebrity Apprentice. He has appeared as himself in dozens of films and popular TV shows, and won several Golden Raspberry (Razzie) Awards for his on-screen appearances.

Selected Film & TV Appearances

He also appeared in TV shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Sex and the City, Saturday Night Live (host, 2004 & 2015), and WWE Raw.

Net Worth & Business Ventures

Donald Trump’s net worth in 2025 is estimated between $5.1 and $7 billion, according to Forbes and Bloomberg. Fluctuations result from real estate valuations, media holdings (notably his stake in Trump Media & Technology Group, parent of Truth Social), and volatile investments, including cryptocurrency. His real estate portfolio alone is valued at over $2 billion.

Recent notable events:

• In 2025, Trump doubled his net worth from $2.3 billion to $5.1 billion, largely due to the public listing of Truth Social.
• Trump was ordered to pay hundreds of millions in legal penalties after a court found he had inflated asset values, which led to temporary financial strain before he raised new funds.

Awards & Recognition

• Time Person of the Year (2016)
• Hollywood Walk of Fame Star (2007, for television)
• Multiple Golden Raspberry (Razzie) Awards for acting appearances
• Consistent placement on Forbes’ lists of world’s wealthiest

Personal Life & Family

Donald Trump has been married three times:

• Ivana Trump (1977–1992, three children: Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric)
• Marla Maples (1993–1999, one daughter: Tiffany)
• Melania Trump (married since 2005, one son: Barron)

He is the only U.S. president to have divorced twice, and his family, especially children Ivanka, Donald Jr., and Eric, have frequently assisted in business and political roles.

Mother: Mary Anne MacLeod Trump Father: Fred Trump Siblings: Maryanne, Fred Jr. (deceased), Elizabeth, Robert (deceased)

Legacy & Current Presidency

Trump remains one of the most recognizable and divisive public figures in the United States, redefining the use of media and personal branding in both business and politics. His policies, court cases, and influence continue to be a subject of considerable discussion and controversy across the globe.

Trivia

• First U.S. president to serve non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland
• Owner of properties branded worldwide, including golf courses and hotels
• Hosted and guest-starred in more than two dozen films and television series
• Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (2013)
• Launched his own cryptocurrency ($Trump) in 2025, briefly boosting his estimated net worth above $50 billion due to market hype before a subsequent crash

Upcoming Projects

• Serving as the 47th President of the United States (2025–present), a historic unprecedented second non-consecutive term.
• Ongoing legal proceedings and high-stakes business ventures, especially regarding social media and real estate.
• Potential memoirs, media projects, and further political involvement anticipated after presidency.