Donald Trump

Donald Trump
45th President of the United States
Incumbent
Assumed office January 20, 2017
Vice President	Mike Pence
Preceded by	Barack Obama
Personal details
Born	Donald John Trump June 14, 1946 (age 71) New York City
Political party	Republican (1987–1999, 2009–2011, 2012–present)
Other political affiliations	Independent (2011–2012) Democratic (until 1987, 2001–2009) Reform (1999–2001)
Spouse(s)	Ivana Zelníčková (m. 1977–92) Marla Maples (m. 1993–99) Melania Knauss (m. 2005)
Children	Donald Jr. Ivanka Eric Tiffany Barron
Parents	Fred Trump Mary Anne MacLeod Trump
Relatives	See Family of Donald Trump
Residence	White House
Alma mater	The Wharton School (B.S. in Econ.)
Occupation	Real estate developer (The Trump Organization) Television producer (The Apprentice)
Net worth	US$3.5 billion (May 2017)[1]
Signature
Website	White House website Presidential Twitter Personal Twitter

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Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is the 45th and current President of the United States, in office since January 20, 2017. Before entering politics, he was a businessman and television personality.

Trump was born in Queens, New York City and earned an economics degree from the Wharton School. For 45 years, he managed The Trump Organization, the real estate development firm founded by his paternal grandmother. His career focused on building or renovating office towers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses. He started several side ventures and branded various products with his firm's name. He produced and hosted The Apprentice television show for 12 years. As of 2017, he was the 544th richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of $3.5 billion.

Trump had long expressed interest in politics; he eventually entered the 2016 presidential race as a Republican and defeated sixteen opponents in the primaries. Commentators described his political positions as populist, protectionist, and nationalist. His campaign received extensive free media coverage; many of his public statements were controversial or false. Trump won the general election on November 8, 2016, in a surprise victory against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. He became the oldest and wealthiest person ever to assume the presidency, the first without prior military or government service, and the fifth to have won the election despite losing the popular vote. His election and policies sparked numerous protests. Russia attempted to influence the election to favor Trump.

In the first months of his presidency, Trump reversed several policies of former President Barack Obama, withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Paris Climate Agreement and undoing parts of the Cuban Thaw. Trump appointed Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. He ordered a travel ban on citizens from six Muslim-majority countries that has been partially implemented.^[2] After Trump dismissed FBI Director James Comey, his predecessor Robert Mueller was appointed Special Counsel to investigate Russian interference, potential links with Trump campaign associates and any related matters.