Donald John Trump is an American businessman, real estate developer, media personality, and the 45th and 47th President of the United States. Born in Queens, New York, in 1946, his fortune is rooted in the family's real estate business, founded by his father, Fred Christ Trump Sr., who developed middle-class apartment complexes.

Trump was educated at the New York Military Academy and the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania (graduating in 1968). His career was initially spent collecting rent and making repairs for his father's company before he was captivated by the glamor and riches of Manhattan, strategically pivoting the business toward high-stakes, luxury development.

Donald Trump took over his father's business in 1971, renaming it the Trump Organization and aggressively pivoting to Manhattan real estate development (e.g., Trump Tower). His business was often controversial, marked by six business bankruptcies across his casino and hotel ventures. He successfully protected the high-flying Trump brand, leveraging it into lucrative licensing ventures and the reality television show, The Apprentice (2004).

His political career culminated in his election as the 45th President (2017–2021). After losing in 2020, he successfully ran again, and his second tenure as the 47th President of the United States began on January 20, 2025. His second term has been defined by attempts to expand presidential power, mass terminations of federal employees (e.g., efforts to dismantle U.S. AID via the DOGE organization), and high-profile international brokering (aiding Israel in the Iran-Israel war ceasefire). His presidency is unique in U.S. history as he is the first president to serve non-consecutive terms (since Grover Cleveland in 1893) and the first convicted felon to serve in the office (convicted of falsifying business records in May 2024).

Donald Trump's social impact is massive and structural, tied directly to his presidency and political actions. His domestic policies have been marked by deregulation and significant changes to federal agencies (e.g., the launch of the Department of Government Efficiency - DOGE). His foreign policy decisions, including the Iran-Israel ceasefire, have profound global implications.

His structural contribution is the creation of thousands of jobs in his real estate and hospitality businesses globally.

Donald Trump maintains the highly visible, extravagant style of a celebrity businessman and head of state. His attire is consistently formal, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic is defined by his powerful personal Trump brand and his focus on political and economic dominance.

Residing in the White House (while in office), his luxury is the immense security and financial power derived from his multi-billion dollar real estate portfolio. His life is defined by his commitment to his brand and his singular focus on political and financial success.