Politics
Donald Trump: From billionaire to the 45th president of the US
Donald Trump is a name that is heard in almost every news outlet daily, and is often marred with controversy and outrage. Most considered his presidency a long shot, something that would be around as a joke but ultimately wouldn’t amount to anything. But Trump defied the odds and beat many more Republicans for the primary race, before taking it to the next step and winning the presidential election.
Trump was born into the family of real estate tycoon Fred Trump.
Trump got into real estate with a loan of $1 million dollars, helping to manage his father’s extensive portfolio through the New York City boroughs.
He went on to build Trump Tower and the Grand Hyatt. In 2003 he debuted his TV show The Apprentice, in which contestants compete for a management job within his organization.
In July 2015, Trump announced his entrance into the race for the White House.
His campaign was run on controversial promises including to build a wall between the US and Mexico, and make Mexico pay for it, as well as a Muslim travel ban.
Furthermore, his campaign had numerous controversies emerge from it, including a recording of him making derogatory remarks about women and claims from notable figures that he was not fit for office.
He won the presidential election against political opponent Hilary Clinton, stunning the nation.
He made history, as he is the first US president to have never served in the military, as well as never having held an elected office.
Trump became the 45th president of America in November, 2016.
Donald Trump’s life is that of a real estate mogul who decided to go into politics with radical views which would ultimately bring him into the White House.