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Top 100 Donald Trump Facts

"Exploring the life and career of Donald Trump, from businessman to President."

Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, is a figure known for his business ventures, television career, and political impact. This list provides an in-depth look at 100 key facts about his life, career, and legacy, capturing the complexity of his influence in various domains.

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  • Title: "Top 100 Donald Trump Facts: The Life and Career of the 45th President"
  • Subtitle: "The Life and Career of the 45th President"
  • Tagline: "Exploring the life and career of Donald Trump, from businessman to President."
  • Description: "A detailed exploration of Donald Trump's journey from his early life and business ventures to his presidency and beyond, highlighting significant milestones and achievements."
  • Keywords: Donald Trump, U.S. President, Trump biography, Trump businesses, Trump policies...

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# Top 100 Donald Trump Facts
- The Life and Career of the 45th President
- Exploring the life and career of Donald Trump, from businessman to President.
- A detailed exploration of Donald Trump's journey from his early life and business ventures to his presidency and beyond, highlighting significant milestones and achievements.
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- Early Life: childhood, education, family background...
- Business Ventures: real estate projects, The Trump Organization, casinos...
- Television Career: The Apprentice, media presence, public persona...
- Presidency: key policies, significant events, major speeches...
- Post-Presidency: activities, public appearances, continued influence...

Early Life

"From Queens to Wharton: The beginnings of a future President."
  1. Birth: Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City.
  2. Parents: His father, Fred Trump, was a real estate developer, and his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, was a Scottish immigrant.
  3. Education: Attended the Kew-Forest School and later the New York Military Academy.
  4. College: Graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1968 with a degree in economics.
  5. Early Career: Joined his father's real estate business, eventually taking over as president.
  6. Siblings: Has four siblings - Maryanne, Fred Jr., Elizabeth, and Robert.
  7. Military Deferments: Received medical deferments during the Vietnam War due to bone spurs.
  8. First Real Estate Deal: Took on a large project in Cincinnati, Ohio, revitalizing the Swifton Village apartment complex.
  9. Early Ambitions: Initially aspired to a career in show business.
  10. Family Influence: Heavily influenced by his father's work ethic and business acumen.

Business Ventures

"Building an empire: Trump’s rise in the real estate world."
  1. The Trump Organization: Became the president of his father's company, which he renamed The Trump Organization.
  2. Manhattan Projects: Developed iconic properties like Trump Tower and the Grand Hyatt New York.
  3. Atlantic City Casinos: Owned several casinos, including the Trump Taj Mahal.
  4. Golf Courses: Developed numerous golf courses worldwide.
  5. Brand Licensing: Licensed the Trump name for various products and real estate ventures.
  6. Financial Challenges: Faced multiple bankruptcies in the 1990s.
  7. Trump University: Founded a for-profit education company, which later faced legal challenges.
  8. Media Ventures: Owned the Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA pageants.
  9. Trump International Hotel: Opened a luxury hotel in Washington, D.C., in the historic Old Post Office building.
  10. Books: Authored several books, including "The Art of the Deal."

Television Career

"From boardrooms to living rooms: Trump's TV impact."
  1. The Apprentice: Hosted the reality TV show "The Apprentice" starting in 2004.
  2. Catchphrase: Popularized the phrase "You're fired!" on The Apprentice.
  3. Celebrity Apprentice: Hosted the celebrity version of the show.
  4. Emmy Nominations: Received two Emmy Award nominations for The Apprentice.
  5. Cameos: Made numerous cameo appearances in films and TV shows.
  6. Wrestling Appearances: Participated in WWE events, including WrestleMania.
  7. Star on the Walk of Fame: Awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007.
  8. Media Presence: Frequently appeared on talk shows and news programs.
  9. TV Producer: Executive producer for various TV projects.
  10. Television Legacy: The Apprentice significantly boosted his public profile and brand.

Presidency

"Leading the nation: Trump's time in the White House."
  1. 2016 Election: Elected as the 45th President of the United States on November 8, 2016.
  2. Inauguration: Inaugurated on January 20, 2017.
  3. Supreme Court Appointments: Appointed three Supreme Court justices - Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett.
  4. Tax Cuts: Signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law in 2017.
  5. Immigration Policies: Implemented travel bans and pushed for a border wall.
  6. Foreign Policy: Held summits with North Korea's Kim Jong-un.
  7. Impeachments: Impeached twice by the House of Representatives.
  8. COVID-19 Pandemic: Oversaw the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  9. Trade Deals: Renegotiated NAFTA, resulting in the USMCA.
  10. Economic Policies: Focused on deregulation and economic growth.

Post-Presidency

"Continuing influence: Trump's life after the White House."
  1. Mar-a-Lago: Resides at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
  2. Political Endorsements: Continues to endorse political candidates.
  3. Media Ventures: Launched his own social media platform, Truth Social.
  4. Public Speaking: Remains an active public speaker at rallies and events.
  5. Legal Challenges: Faces ongoing legal investigations and lawsuits.
  6. Memoirs: Published "A Journey Together," reflecting on his presidency.
  7. Business Operations: Continues to be involved in The Trump Organization.
  8. Political Speculation: Speculation about a potential 2024 presidential run.
  9. Philanthropy: Involved in various philanthropic activities through the Trump Foundation.
  10. Global Influence: Continues to influence global politics and media narratives.

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  1. Birth: Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City (Early Life).
  2. Parents: His father, Fred Trump, was a real estate developer, and his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, was a Scottish immigrant (Early Life).
  3. Education: Attended the Kew-Forest School and later the New York Military Academy (Early Life).
  4. College: Graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1968 with a degree in economics (Early Life).
  5. Early Career: Joined his father's real estate business, eventually taking over as president (Early Life).
  6. Siblings: Has four siblings - Maryanne, Fred Jr., Elizabeth, and Robert (Early Life).
  7. Military Deferments: Received medical deferments during the Vietnam War due to bone spurs (Early Life).
  8. First Real Estate Deal: Took on a large project in Cincinnati, Ohio, revitalizing the Swifton Village apartment complex (Early Life).
  9. Early Ambitions: Initially aspired to a career in show business (Early Life).
  10. Family Influence: Heavily influenced by his father's work ethic and business acumen (Early Life).
  11. The Trump Organization: Became the president of his father's company, which he renamed The Trump Organization (Business Ventures).
  12. Manhattan Projects: Developed iconic properties like Trump Tower and the Grand Hyatt New York (Business Ventures).
  13. Atlantic City Casinos: Owned several casinos, including the Trump Taj Mahal (Business Ventures).
  14. Golf Courses: Developed numerous golf courses worldwide (Business Ventures).
  15. Brand Licensing: Licensed the Trump name for various products and real estate ventures (Business Ventures).
  16. Financial Challenges: Faced multiple bankruptcies in the 1990s (Business Ventures).
  17. Trump University: Founded a for-profit education company, which later faced legal challenges (Business Ventures).
  18. Media Ventures: Owned the Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA pageants (Business Ventures).
  19. Trump International Hotel: Opened a luxury hotel in Washington, D.C., in the historic Old Post Office building (Business Ventures).
  20. Books: Authored several books, including "The Art of the Deal" (Business Ventures).
  21. The Apprentice: Hosted the reality TV show "The Apprentice" starting in 2004 (Television Career).
  22. Catchphrase: Popularized the phrase "You're fired!" on The Apprentice (Television Career).
  23. Celebrity Apprentice: Hosted the celebrity version of the show (Television Career).
  24. Emmy Nominations: Received two Emmy Award nominations for The Apprentice (Television Career). 25

Top 100 Table

Rank Name Topic Tagline
25 Cameos Television Career "Made numerous cameo appearances in films and TV shows."
26 Wrestling Appearances Television Career "Participated in WWE events, including WrestleMania."
27 Star on the Walk of Fame Television Career "Awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007."
28 Media Presence Television Career "Frequently appeared on talk shows and news programs."
29 TV Producer Television Career "Executive producer for various TV projects."
30 Television Legacy Television Career "The Apprentice significantly boosted his public profile and brand."
31 2016 Election Presidency "Elected as the 45th President of the United States on November 8, 2016."
32 Inauguration Presidency "Inaugurated on January 20, 2017."
33 Supreme Court Appointments Presidency "Appointed three Supreme Court justices."
34 Tax Cuts Presidency "Signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law in 2017."
35 Immigration Policies Presidency "Implemented travel bans and pushed for a border wall."
36 Foreign Policy Presidency "Held summits with North Korea's Kim Jong-un."
37 Impeachments Presidency "Impeached twice by the House of Representatives."
38 COVID-19 Pandemic Presidency "Oversaw the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic."
39 Trade Deals Presidency "Renegotiated NAFTA, resulting in the USMCA."
40 Economic Policies Presidency "Focused on deregulation and economic growth."
41 Mar-a-Lago Post-Presidency "Resides at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida."
42 Political Endorsements Post-Presidency "Continues to endorse political candidates."
43 Media Ventures Post-Presidency "Launched his own social media platform, Truth Social."
44 Public Speaking Post-Presidency "Remains an active public speaker at rallies and events."
45 Legal Challenges Post-Presidency "Faces ongoing legal investigations and lawsuits."
46 Memoirs Post-Presidency "Published 'A Journey Together,' reflecting on his presidency."
47 Business Operations Post-Presidency "Continues to be involved in The Trump Organization."
48 Political Speculation Post-Presidency "Speculation about a potential 2024 presidential run."
49 Philanthropy Post-Presidency "Involved in various philanthropic activities through the Trump Foundation."
50 Global Influence Post-Presidency "Continues to influence global politics and media narratives."
51 First Trump Tower Business Ventures "Completed Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue in 1983."
52 Wollman Rink Business Ventures "Revitalized NYC’s Wollman Rink in Central Park."
53 Trump Plaza Business Ventures "Developed Trump Plaza, a luxury residential building."
54 Miss Universe Pageant Business Ventures "Owned and managed the Miss Universe pageant for years."
55 Trump Shuttle Business Ventures "Operated an airline named Trump Shuttle in the 1980s."
56 Central Park’s Carousel Business Ventures "Renovated the Central Park Carousel."
57 Trump Ice Business Ventures "Marketed bottled water under the brand Trump Ice."
58 Trump Steaks Business Ventures "Ventured into the food industry with Trump Steaks."
59 Trump Winery Business Ventures "Operates a vineyard and winery in Virginia."
60 Trump Hotels Business Ventures "Expanded his luxury hotel brand globally."
61 Golf Resort in Scotland Business Ventures "Developed Trump International Golf Links in Scotland."
62 Apprentice Ratings Success Television Career "The Apprentice was a massive hit in its early seasons."
63 Trump’s Cameo in 'Home Alone 2' Television Career "Made a brief appearance in the film 'Home Alone 2.'"
64 WrestleMania 23 Appearance Television Career "Appeared at WrestleMania 23 in a famous match segment."
65 Trump Ice Cream Parlor Business Ventures "Opened an ice cream parlor at Trump Tower."
66 1988 Presidential Ambitions Early Life "First hinted at running for President in 1988."
67 Art of the Comeback Books "Authored 'The Art of the Comeback' after financial struggles."
68 National Historic Preservation Award Business Ventures "Won an award for preserving historical properties."
69 Trump Foundation Philanthropy "Founded the Donald J. Trump Foundation for charity."
70 NBC Contract Negotiation Television Career "Negotiated a lucrative deal with NBC for The Apprentice."
71 2011 Birther Movement Controversy Politics "Promoted conspiracy theories about President Obama."
72 Celebrity Apprentice Spin-off Television Career "Launched 'Celebrity Apprentice' featuring famous contestants."
73 2015 Campaign Launch Politics "Announced his presidential bid in June 2015."
74 Make America Great Again Politics "Popularized the slogan 'Make America Great Again.'"
75 Travel Ban Controversy Presidency "Faced criticism over his travel ban executive order."
76 Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal Presidency "Withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord."
77 NATO Funding Controversy Presidency "Pressured NATO allies to increase their defense spending."
78 Impeachment Over Ukraine Call Presidency "First impeachment was related to a call with Ukraine."
79 Capitol Riot Controversy Post-Presidency "Accused of inciting the January 6 Capitol riot."
80 Social Media Bans Post-Presidency "Banned from major social media platforms in 2021."
81 Presidential Pardons Presidency "Issued controversial pardons during his final days in office."
82 COVID-19 Vaccine Operation Warp Speed Presidency "Launched Operation Warp Speed to develop COVID-19 vaccines quickly."
83 Trade War with China Presidency "Engaged in a trade war with China over tariffs."
84 U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem Presidency "Moved the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem."
85 Trump Plaza Demolition Post-Presidency "Former casino Trump Plaza was demolished in 2021."
86 CPAC Speeches Post-Presidency "Delivered high-profile speeches at CPAC events."
87 Second Impeachment Trial Post-Presidency "Faced a second impeachment trial after leaving office."
88 Golf Course Renovations Business Ventures "Continued to renovate and expand his golf properties."
89 Trump Tower Chicago Business Ventures "Built Trump Tower in Chicago, one of the tallest buildings in the U.S."
90 Endorsement of Vaccine Development Post-Presidency "Praised vaccine development despite criticism of his COVID response."
91 Hosting Charity Events Philanthropy "Hosted multiple charity events at his properties."
92 Trump Hotel Collection Expansion Business Ventures "Expanded the Trump Hotel Collection in various countries."
93 Trump Golf Links Ferry Point Business Ventures "Opened a golf course in the Bronx, New York."
94 Acquisition of Doral Resort Business Ventures "Purchased and renovated Doral Golf Resort in Florida."
95 Trump’s Role in Pop Culture Television Career "Referenced in numerous TV shows, songs, and movies."
96 Historic Tax Reform Presidency "Signed a historic tax reform bill in 2017."
97 International Sanctions Presidency "Imposed sanctions on countries like Iran and North Korea."
98 Trump’s Influence on Supreme Court Presidency "Shifted the Supreme Court to a conservative majority."
99 Social Media Launch Post-Presidency "Launched Truth Social, his own social media platform."
100 Speculation on 2024 Run Post-Presidency "Speculated to run for President again in 2024."

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Birth: Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City Parents: His father, Fred Trump, was a real estate developer, and his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, was a Scottish immigrant Education: Attended the Kew-Forest School and later the New York Military Academy College: Graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1968 with a degree in economics Early Career: Joined his father's real estate business, eventually taking over as president Siblings: Has four siblings - Maryanne, Fred Jr., Elizabeth, and Robert Military Deferments: Received medical deferments during the Vietnam War due to bone spurs First Real Estate Deal: Took on a large project in Cincinnati, Ohio, revitalizing the Swifton Village apartment complex Early Ambitions: Initially aspired to a career in show business Family Influence: Heavily influenced by his father's work ethic and business acumen The Trump Organization: Became the president of his father's company, which he renamed The Trump Organization Manhattan Projects: Developed iconic properties like Trump Tower and the Grand Hyatt New York Atlantic City Casinos: Owned several casinos, including the Trump Taj Mahal Golf Courses: Developed numerous golf courses worldwide Brand Licensing: Licensed the Trump name for various products and real estate ventures Financial Challenges: Faced multiple bankruptcies in the 1990s Trump University: Founded a for-profit education company, which later faced legal challenges Media Ventures: Owned the Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA pageants Trump International Hotel: Opened a luxury hotel in Washington, D.C., in the historic Old Post Office building Books: Authored several books, including "The Art of the Deal" The Apprentice: Hosted the reality TV show "The Apprentice" starting in 2004 Catchphrase: Popularized the phrase "You're fired!" on The Apprentice Celebrity Apprentice: Hosted the celebrity version of the show Emmy Nominations: Received two Emmy Award nominations for The Apprentice

Conclusion

Donald Trump’s life and career have been marked by ambition, controversy, and significant influence in the realms of business, media, and politics. From his early days in the real estate world to his rise as a reality TV star and eventually the 45th President of the United States, Trump has remained a prominent and polarizing figure. His post-presidency activities continue to shape political discourse and public opinion. This list of 100 facts provides a comprehensive look into Trump’s multifaceted journey, offering insight into the achievements, challenges, and legacy of one of the most talked-about leaders in modern history.