Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, is an American businessman, television personality, and politician who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. Trump is running for the presidency again in the 2024 election, facing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1968 with a degree in economics. He joined his family's real estate business, the Trump Organization, and expanded its operations, developing luxury properties like Trump Tower in New York City.
Trump became a household name through his role as the host of the reality TV show "The Apprentice" from 2004 to 2015, popularizing the catchphrase "You're fired!"
In 2015, Trump announced his candidacy for president as a Republican. His campaign emphasized economic nationalism, job creation, trade renegotiations, and strong border security. He won the Republican nomination and defeated Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election.
As president, Trump implemented significant policies, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, deregulation efforts, and the appointment of three Supreme Court justices: Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. His administration also passed the First Step Act, aimed at criminal justice reform.
In foreign policy, Trump pursued an "America First" approach, renegotiating trade agreements, engaging in direct diplomacy with North Korea, and reducing U.S. involvement in overseas conflicts.
Trump's presidency was marked by his extensive use of social media, particularly Twitter, as a direct communication tool. After leaving office in January 2021, he remained influential in the Republican Party and launched his social media platform, Truth Social, in 2022.
In 2024, Trump announced his candidacy for the presidency, running against Vice President Kamala Harris. The election is expected to be highly competitive, with Trump's legacy and influence continuing to shape American politics.
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