11 Fascinating Facts About Donald Trump

11 Fascinating Facts About Donald Trump

1. Born in the Big Apple

   Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York. He was one of five children raised by Fred Trump, a successful real estate developer, and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, a Scottish immigrant.

2. A Teen with a Wild Streak

   At age 13, Trump’s behavior led his father to enroll him in the New York Military Academy, where he spent his teenage years learning discipline and leadership.

3. An Ivy League Graduate

   Trump began his college education at Fordham University, but later transferred to the prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1968 with a degree in economics.

4. Learning the Family Business

   After college, Trump worked for his father’s real estate company for five years. At the time, Fred Trump owned properties valued at around $250 million (in 2017 dollars) in Brooklyn and Queens.

5. Trump Tower: A Landmark Rises In 1984, the iconic Trump Tower was completed on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Standing 664 feet tall, it includes luxury condos, retail shops, restaurants, and office spaces.

6. From Businessman to Bestseller

   Trump became a published author with the release of his first book, “The Art of the Deal”, in 1987. It became a bestseller and helped build his public persona as a savvy dealmaker.

7. A High-Profile Family Life

   Trump married Ivana Zelnickova, a former Olympic skier and model, in 1977. They had three children—Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric—before divorcing in 1990.

8. Three Marriages, Five Children

   After divorcing Ivana, Trump married actress Marla Maples in 1993, and they had one daughter, Tiffany. In 2005, he married Melania Knauss, a model from Slovenia; they have a son named Barron.

9. A Bid for the White House

   In 2015, Trump announced his candidacy for president. He won the Electoral College over Democrat Hillary Clinton, becoming the 45th president of the United States in January 2017.

10. Presidential Wealth

    Trump holds the title of the wealthiest president in U.S. history, surpassing even John F. Kennedy. In 2017, Forbes estimated his net worth at $3.5 billion.

11. Pop Culture Powerhouse

    Before politics, Trump was a well-known public figure, thanks to his real estate ventures, media appearances, and long-running role as host of NBC’s “The Apprentice.”