Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American real estate developer, media personality, and politician. He is currently serving as the 47th President of the United States, having previously served as the 45th President from 2017 to 2021. He is the only president other than Grover Cleveland to serve two non-consecutive terms.

Trump built his initial wealth and public profile by expanding his father's company, E. Trump & Son.

• The Trump Organization: He took over the company in 1971, renaming it. He shifted the focus from middle-class housing in the outer boroughs to high-end real estate projects in Manhattan, which became the cornerstone of his global brand.

  • Landmark Projects: Included the conversion of the Commodore Hotel into the Grand Hyatt New York and the construction of Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue (1983).

  • Diversification: Expanded into casinos (Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal), golf courses, hotels, and residential properties worldwide. His business ventures resulted in several corporate bankruptcies of associated entities in the 1990s and 2000s.

  • Branding: A significant part of his business model involved licensing his name and brand globally for a variety of ventures.

• Literary & Media Career: He authored over 14 books, most famously his 1987 bestseller, Trump: The Art of the Deal. From 2004 to 2015, he achieved national celebrity status as the host of the hit NBC reality show, The Apprentice, where his catchphrase "You're fired!" became iconic.