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Donald Trump

Donald John Trump, who held the office of the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021, is a Republican politician, media personality, and businessman. Trump lost his re-election bid to Joe Biden in the 2020 US presidential elections.


Full NameDonald John Trump
Date of BirthJune 14, 1946
SpousesIvana Zelnícková(married 1977; divorced 1992)
Marla Maples (married 1993; divorced 1999)

Melania Knauss (married 2005)
ChildrenSon - Donald Trump Jr.
Daughter - Ivanka Trump

Son - Eric Trump
Daughter - Tiffany Trump
Son - Barron Trump
NetworthUSD 320 crores (2023 Forbes data)

Born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, Donald is the fourth of five children of Frederick C. and Mary MacLeod Trump. After completing his graduation, Trump followed his father into his real estate business. By 1971 he managed to involve in large-scale building projects in Manhattan. In 1980, he opened the Grand Hyatt, which made him the city's best-known developer.

In the 2016 presidential election, Trump emerged victorious as the Republican nominee, defeating the Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, despite losing the popular vote. However, in his second attempt for the White House, he faced defeat against Joe Biden, despite garnering over 74 million votes. Biden secured the majority in the Electoral College with 306 electoral votes, while Trump received 232.

But Trump never accepted his loss and claimed that his mandate was "stolen".

Trump is currently facing indictments in federal and state courts related to his attempts to undermine the 2020 election, mishandling of classified documents, and involvement in a "hush money" scheme with a porn star. Despite the charges, he maintains his innocence, claiming he is a victim of politically motivated prosecutions—a stance the Biden administration disputes. The legal proceedings in these cases create challenges for Trump's campaigning efforts.

Trump made history when he became the first, former or current, US President to be indicted on criminal charges. In an another first, Trump had to pose for a mugshot like ordinary or hardened criminals.

Trump has consistently asserted broad claims of immunity both during his presidency and after leaving office, but these assertions have been consistently dismissed by the courts.

In 2020, the US Supreme Court rejected Trump's argument that he was completely immune from state criminal investigations while serving as president.

Additionally, Trump has argued that impeachment, a process through which the US Congress can charge and try presidents for misconduct, is the proper method to hold presidents accountable for their official actions.

Trump, despite his legal challenges, is leading the Republican presidential nominee race.

If Trump captures the Republican nomination and wins the general election, he will become the first president in 130 years to win the White House after sitting out a four-year term, after Grover Cleveland.
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Last Updated:Sep 25, 2024, 10.44 AM IST

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