D onald J. Trump is an American media personality, real estate developer, and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. He began his career in his father's real estate company, which focused on middle-class housing in New York's outer boroughs. Trump took the business into Manhattan, developing a reputation as a flamboyant and self-promoting developer with high-profile projects like Trump Tower.

He expanded his business empire into casinos, golf courses, and brand licensing, and became a global celebrity as the host of the reality television show *The Apprentice*. His business career has been marked by both major successes and numerous bankruptcies and legal challenges. In 2016, he launched a successful and unconventional presidential campaign, winning the election as the Republican nominee. His presidency was one of the most tumultuous in modern American history. A significant portion of his recent wealth increase comes from his stake in his social media company, Trump Media & Technology Group.