Donald Trump, a prominent figure in American politics and business, has led a multifaceted life. Here are 25 intriguing facts about him:-
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Birth and Early Life: Born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City, Donald John Trump is the fourth of five children to Fred and Mary Trump.
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Education: He attended the New York Military Academy and later graduated from the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Real Estate Empire: Following in his father's footsteps, Trump made his mark in real estate development, especially in New York City, where the Trump name became synonymous with prestigious addresses.
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Television Personality: Trump gained national fame as the host of the reality TV show "The Apprentice," where his catchphrase "You're fired!" became iconic.
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Authorship: He has authored more than fourteen bestsellers. His first book, "The Art of the Deal," is considered a business classic.
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Political Affiliation: Before running for president as a Republican, Trump was registered as a Democrat and has also been affiliated with the Reform and Independent parties.
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2016 Presidential Election: On November 8, 2016, Trump was elected as the 45th President of the United States in a surprise upset victory.
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Electoral College Victory: In the 2016 election, he won more than 2,600 counties nationwide, the most since President Ronald Reagan in 1984.
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Impeachments: Trump is the only U.S. president to have been impeached twice by the House of Representatives, though he was acquitted both times by the Senate.
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2020 Election: He lost the 2020 presidential election to former Vice President Joe Biden.
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2024 Election: Trump won the 2024 presidential election with 312 electoral votes to 226, becoming the oldest person to assume the presidency at 78.
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Marriages: He has been married three times, more than any other U.S. president.
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Children: Trump has five children: Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany, and Barron.
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Grandchildren: He has ten grandchildren.
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Military Academy: During his youth, Trump attended the New York Military Academy, where he was a star athlete and student leader.
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Hollywood Walk of Fame: In 2007, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work on "The Apprentice."
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Wrestling Appearance: Trump participated in a WWE event called "Battle of the Billionaires" in 2007, where he shaved Vince McMahon's head after their chosen wrestlers competed.
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Trump University: He launched Trump University in 2005, offering courses in real estate education, which later faced lawsuits over allegations of fraud.
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Golf Courses: Trump owns numerous golf courses worldwide, reflecting his passion for the sport.
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Time Person of the Year: He was named Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2016.
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Social Media: Trump's use of Twitter as a primary communication tool during his presidency was unprecedented, often making major announcements via the platform.
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Diet: He is known for his preference for fast food, particularly McDonald's.
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Teetotaler: Despite owning a winery, Trump abstains from alcohol, influenced by his brother Fred's death due to alcoholism.
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No Pets: He was the first U.S. president in over a century not to have a pet while in office.
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Space Force: During his presidency, he established the United States Space Force, the first new branch of the U.S. Armed Forces since 1947.
These facts highlight the diverse and often unconventional aspects of Donald Trump's personal and professional life.
