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 the New York City borough of Queens. He earned an economics
degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. A third-
generation businessman, Trump followed in the footsteps of his grandmother
Elizabeth and father Fred in running the family real estate company. He served as
chairman and president of The Trump Organization from 1971 until January 2017. Upon
his inauguration as president, Trump delegated company management to his sons
Donald Jr. and Eric. Trump's business career primarily focused on building or
renovating office towers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses.
Trump also started several side ventures and branded various products with his
name. He has written or co-written several books (including The Art of the Deal),
and produced and hosted The Apprentice television series 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 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 opponent 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 have sparked numerous protests.
As president, Trump's major domestic policy initiatives have included a failed
attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, the appointment of Neil
Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, and a travel ban on citizens from six Muslim-majority
countries, citing security concerns.[2] In foreign policy, he withdrew the United
States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Paris Climate Agreement, undid
parts of the Cuban Thaw, and ordered missile strikes in Syria in response to the
Khan Shaykhun chemical attack. After Trump dismissed FBI Director James Comey, the
Justice Department appointed his predecessor Robert Mueller as special counsel to
investigate Russia's interference in the presidential election, potential links
between Russia and Trump campaign associates, and any related matters.