Donald Trump
45th President, United States- Beginning as a summer-time engagement while attending college, Donald J. Trump started working full-time with father Fred Trump in his real estate company, Elizabeth Trump & Son, after graduating
- In 1971, Trump took control of the organisation, then majorly into residential projects development and rental in New York City’s outer boroughs, and eventually renamed it the Trump Organization
- He became the president of the organization in 1974 and his focus was on entering the luxury real estate market
- In 1976, his company purchased the run-down Commodore Hotel which was renovated and reopened in 1980 as the 1,400- bed Grand Hyatt Hotel. This project made his name as a high-end Manhattan developer
- Success followed with the 1983 opening of the Trump Tower, the Fifth Avenue high- rise which later became his residence as well as the Trump Organization headquarters
- During the ‘80s, he developed several other upscale buildings in New York City including
Trump Plaza , Trump Parc, etc. and acquired the iconic Plaza Hotel and later diversified into casinos and resorts - As per Forbes, Donald Trump was worth $1.5 billion in 1989
- The following decade began with a downturn owing to a recession in the real estate market. Many of his casinos and real estate projects including the Trump Taj Mahal, Trump Castle and the Plaza Hotel filed for bankruptcy between 1991 and 1992. Trouble continued with the businesses well until the end of the next decade
- In 1996, Trump, in partnership with the television network NBC, became the producer of the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA beauty pageants
- His real estate business revived towards the end of the ‘90s with the help of Deutsche Bank, and he developed projects such as the Trump World Tower and the Trump International Hotel and Tower
- In 2004, he produced and premiered in the reality tv series The Apprentice which was later revamped as The Celebrity Apprentice in 2008
- He started many businesses in various verticals and invested intensively in real estate in the years to come. Today, his company has real estate holdings across the globe and their buildings are synonymous with luxury and extravagance
- On June 16, 2015, he announced that he would be running for president while addressing a congregation in the Trump Tower of New York
- In May 2016, he became the Republican party nominee for the upcoming presidential election
- He was elected as the US president on November 8, 2016, beating Hillary Clinton representing the Democratic party
- On January 20, 2017, Donald Trump took oath as the 45th president of the United States
- He lost the US Presidential elections to the Democratic candidate Joe Biden in 2020
Before you go ...
- Donald Trump is the first billionaire to be elected to the White House
- In 2007, he was given a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Trump has authored several books including the 1987 bestseller The Art of the Deal, Why We Want You to Be Rich and The Way to Success
Donald Trump News
The Federal Aviation Administration will suspend all flights at Reagan Washington National Airport from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s Army anniversary parade. The agency will also expand the Washington, D.C., Special Flight Rules Area during this period.
Before Elon Musk publicly expressed regret for his social media posts about Donald Trump, he had a phone conversation with the former president on Monday. Musk's Wednesday statement, where he admitted his posts had "gone too far," was acknowledged by Trump as "very nice," signaling a potential thaw in their relationship.
Amidst escalating tensions with the U.S. under President Trump, traditional American allies like Britain, France, Canada, and Japan are forging stronger alliances. These 'middle powers' are pursuing independent trade deals, military collaborations, and diplomatic initiatives, sometimes excluding the U.S. This shift is evident as nations seek to diversify partnerships, aiming for less reliance on America while preserving established relationships.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump may reconcile after a public dispute. Musk regretted some social media posts. Trump wished Musk well. Despite these signs, deep ideological and political divisions remain. Their worldviews clash on nationalism, technology, and power. Their reconciliation is likely transactional and fragile. A deep friendship is unlikely. Their rivalry may continue due to conflicting ambitions.
Gold prices jumped Rs 820 to Rs 98,490 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday due to fresh buying by retailers and stockists in line with firm global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
President Trump hailed a federal appeals court ruling as a significant victory for the US, allowing his administration to maintain sweeping tariffs. The US Court of Appeals' decision enables Trump to continue enforcing his "Liberation Day" tariffs on imports from most US trading partners.
A Republican tax bill proposal could shift $22 billion in SNAP costs to states, potentially forcing them to cut eligibility or leave the program. State officials express concerns about absorbing these costs, which could impact millions of recipients. The bill also expands work requirements, potentially removing millions more from SNAP.
Los Angeles police began arresting people in the city's downtown late Tuesday, as groups gathered in violation of an overnight curfew after a fifth day of protests against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Police arrested 25 people on suspicion of violating the curfew as of Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing an LAPD spokesperson.
In a video message played at naturalization ceremonies nationwide on June 10, 2025, President Donald Trump urged newly naturalized citizens to fiercely protect the American way of life. He welcomed them into the nation's "national family," emphasizing that citizenship is a sacred honor with serious responsibilities.
Elon Musk expressed regret over certain social media posts concerning Donald Trump. This follows a disagreement that arose after Musk's departure from a White House advisory role. The dispute was triggered by Musk's criticism of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'. Musk acknowledged that his posts went too far and has now publicly stated his regret on X.
