Top facts about Donald Trump

 

Donald Trump is an American businessman, television personality, and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. Here are some notable facts about him:

1. Business career: Trump was a successful businessman before entering politics, primarily in real estate development and entertainment. He is the founder of the Trump Organization, which owns and manages various properties, including hotels, golf courses, and residential buildings.

2. The Apprentice: Trump gained national recognition as the host of the reality television show, The Apprentice, which aired from 2004 to 2015. The show featured contestants competing for a job with Trump's organization.

3. Presidential Campaign: Trump announced his candidacy for President in 2015 as a Republican, running on a platform of economic nationalism and "Make America Great Again" slogan. Despite initially being considered a long-shot candidate, he won the Republican nomination and defeated Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Presidential election.

4. Controversial policies: During his time as President, Trump implemented several controversial policies, including a travel ban on several predominantly Muslim countries, a zero-tolerance policy on illegal immigration that resulted in the separation of families at the border, and a withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement.

5. Impeachment: Trump was impeached twice by the House of Representatives during his Presidency. The first impeachment, in 2019, was for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress in relation to his dealings with Ukraine. The second impeachment, in 2021, was for incitement of insurrection in relation to the January 6th Capitol riot.

6. Social media: Trump is known for his frequent use of Twitter and other social media platforms to communicate with his supporters and to express his views on various issues. His use of social media has been a subject of controversy and criticism.

7. Personal life: Trump has been married three times and has five children. He is known for his extravagant lifestyle.

8. Net worth: According to Forbes, Trump's net worth was estimated to be $2.5 billion as of 2021, making him one of the wealthiest people in the world.

9. Golf: Trump is an avid golfer and owns several golf courses around the world. During his Presidency, he frequently played golf and was criticized for spending too much time on the golf course.

10. Legal issues: Trump has been involved in several legal disputes throughout his career, including numerous lawsuits related to his business dealings and personal life. He has also been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, allegations which he denies.

11. Reality TV appearances: In addition to hosting The Apprentice, Trump has also made cameo appearances on several other reality TV shows, including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Nanny, and The Little Rascals.

12. Trump Foundation: Trump founded the Donald J. Trump Foundation in 1987, which was later shut down in 2018 following an investigation into allegations of misuse of funds.

13. Health: During his Presidency, Trump's health became a subject of public concern after he tested positive for COVID-19 in October 2020. He received treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and later made a full recovery.

14. Family connections: Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, both served as senior advisors in his administration.

15. Relationships with other world leaders: Trump's relationships with other world leaders were often controversial and unpredictable. He had highly publicized meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin, among others.