Written by Naina Singh, a grade X student

Donald John Trump is the 47th president of the United States. If you have questions like – What’s Donald Trump’s middle name, or What’s Donald Trump’s age or height – you’ll find all his information here.

Facts About Donald Trump

Donald Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York. Before becoming a politician, he was a businessman and a television personality. He has been president of America before, serving as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.

Donald Trump – Early Life and Education

Here’s all about Donald Trump’s life

Family Background

Parents:
Fred Trump was a real estate developer
Mary Anne MacLeod Trump was a Scottish immigrant and homemaker.

Fred Trump: Built a successful career developing middle-income housing in New York City. His disciplined approach to business had a strong influence on Donald.

Mary Anne MacLeod Trump: Immigrated to the U.S. from Scotland in 1930 and became a U.S. citizen in 1942. Her humble beginnings and strong work ethic left an imprint on her children.

Siblings

• Donald is the fourth of five children:
• Maryanne Trump Barry: A retired federal judge.
• Fred Trump Jr.: Donald’s older brother, who struggled with alcoholism and passed away in 1981.
• Elizabeth Trump Grau: Worked as a banking executive.
• Robert Trump: Donald’s younger brother, who worked in the family business and passed away in 2020.

Family Life

Donald Trump has been married three times and has five children:

• Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric from his first marriage to Ivana Trump.
• Tiffany from his second marriage to Marla Maples.
• Barron with his current wife, Melania Trump

Donald Trump’s Education

1. Early Schooling:

• Trump attended the Kew-Forest School in Queens for elementary and middle school.
• Known as an energetic and assertive child, Donald often displayed leadership qualities but was also known to get into trouble.

1. New York Military Academy:

• At age 13, his parents sent him to the New York Military Academy, a private boarding school, to instil discipline and structure.
• Trump excelled both academically and in extracurricular activities, including sports. He was a captain of the school’s baseball team.

1. College Education:

• Donald Trump began his higher education at Fordham University in the Bronx.
• After two years, he transferred to the prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a degree in Economics in 1968.
• Wharton is known for its rigorous business and economics programs, and this education provided a foundation for Trump’s later ventures in real estate and business.

How Did Donald Trump Become President?

Becoming the president is like applying for the biggest job in the country, and it takes several steps.

Here’s how Donald Trump became the leader of the United States:

Deciding to Run For President

In 2015, Donald Trump decided to run for president. This is called “running for president.” He wanted to lead the country and make changes he thought would help people.

He gave speeches and talked about his big plans, like:

Creating more jobs for Americans
Improving safety and security.
Making better trade deals with other countries

He also used Twitter and TV to share his ideas, so many people heard about him.

Joining a Party

In the U.S., people who want to be president often join a group called a political party. Think of it as a team of people with similar ideas about how to help the country.

Donald Trump joined a party called the Republicans. The other big party is called the Democrats, and they often compete with each other in elections.

Winning Against Others In His Party

To represent the Republican team, Donald Trump had to compete against others in the same party who also wanted to be president.

This is called a primary election. He gave speeches and told people his plans for the country. After months of voting, he became the official Republican candidate for president. This means he was the one person chosen to represent his team.

The Big Election

Once Donald Trump was chosen to represent the Republicans, he competed against Hillary Clinton, who was chosen to represent the Democrats. This competition is called the general election – when everyone in the country votes to choose the next president.

Winning the Presidency

On November 8, 2016, people across the country voted, and Donald Trump got the most votes in the states he needed to win. This made him the 45th President of the United States. He officially started the job on January 20, 2017.

What Happened Next?

2017–2021: First Term as President

During his presidency, Donald Trump worked on creating new jobs, changing trade deals with other countries, and reducing taxes. He also made headlines for using social media, like Twitter, to share his ideas and opinions directly with people.

2020 Election

Donald Trump ran for president again in 2020, competing against Joe Biden, who represented the Democratic team. This time, Joe Biden won, and Donald Trump left office in January 2021.

2024 Election: A Comeback

In 2024, Donald Trump decided to run for president again, making him one of the few leaders in history to try to return to the job after losing it. He campaigned with promises of bringing back his policies and focusing on what he called “Making America Great Again, Again”

On November 5, 2024, Donald Trump won the election and became the 47th President of the United States, starting his second term on January 20, 2025. This made him one of only two presidents in U.S. history to serve non-consecutive terms (the first was Grover Cleveland over 100 years ago).

What Did Donald Trump Do Before He Became President?

Before becoming president, Donald Trump was already very famous! Here’s what he did:

Businessman

After college, Donald Trump worked in his family’s real estate business in New York City. Real estate means buying, selling, or building things – like houses, hotels, and office buildings.

He built some very famous places, like:

Trump Tower in New York City.
Big hotels and golf courses around the world.

TV Star

Donald Trump became even more famous when he started a TV show called “The Apprentice.” On the show, people competed to show how good they were at business. Each week, he would decide who could stay and who had to leave, using his famous line: “You’re fired!”

A Well-Known Name

Because of his big buildings and TV show, many people knew who Donald Trump was. His name was on hotels, towers, and even steaks! This greatly helped him when he decided to run for president because people already recognized him.

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