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donald trump biography
Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States, has announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election. A controversial figure known for his populist rhetoric and business acumen, Trump's potential return to the White House has sparked intense debate and anticipation.
Trump's presidency was marked by a series of unprecedented events and controversies. His policies, which included tax cuts, deregulation, and a hard-line stance on immigration, drew both praise and criticism. His personal behavior, often characterized as brash and divisive, further polarised the American political landscape.
Trump's legacy remains a subject of intense debate. His supporters credit him with boosting the economy, taking a tough stance on trade deals, and appointing conservative judges to the federal courts. His detractors argue that his policies benefited the wealthy at the expense of the working class, exacerbated racial and social divisions, and eroded democratic norms.
His 2024 campaign is largely based on a continuation of his populist message. He has pledged to cut taxes, crack down on illegal immigration, and renegotiate trade deals. He has also continued to make false claims about the 2020 election, falsely alleging that it was stolen from him.
The former premier's campaign has attracted a large and enthusiastic base of supporters. He has held rallies across the country, drawing crowds of thousands of ardent fans. His populist message, which appeals to a sense of economic and cultural grievance, resonates with a significant segment of the American electorate.
If Trump, 77, is the Republican nominee, he could face a rematch with President Joe Biden. Biden's approval ratings are also low, and he faces challenges of his own, including high inflation and ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2024 election is likely to be a close and contentious race. Trump's candidacy has injected a significant level of uncertainty into the political landscape, and the outcome of the election could have far-reaching consequences for the country.
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donald trump personal life
Father
Frederick (Fred) Christ Trump
Mother
Mary MacLeod
Education
Bachelor of Science in economics from the University
netWorth
₹$2.6 billion
DONALD TRUMP NEWS
Trump loses appeal of gag order in hush money criminal case
August 02, 2024 3:56 am
The former US president was convicted in May on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star.
Donald Trump questions Kamala Harris's mixed race identity: 'Is she Indian or Black?'
August 01, 2024 1:40 pm
During an interview at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago, Trump said: "I didn't know she was black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn black and now she wants to be known as black."
Meta accused of bias after AI chatbot fails to acknowledge Trump assassination attempt
July 31, 2024 3:14 pm
In some cases, Meta AI incorrectly stated that the Trump rally shooting was a fictional event in response to user prompts.
Trump slams 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony, says 'it was a disgrace'
July 30, 2024 10:04 pm
Trump, who was speaking at 'The Ingraham Angle' added that if he were to influence the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, "We won't be having a Last Supper as portrayed the way they portrayed it the other night."
Trump says he 'probably' will debate Harris but can 'make a case for not.' Her team says he's scared
July 30, 2024 7:49 pm
The Republican former president had been willing to debate President Joe Biden when Biden was the Democratic nominee after months of suggesting that the president was not mentally up for the matchup — or the presidency.
Trump tells Christians they won't have to vote after this election
July 28, 2024 12:23 am
Trump's remarks on Friday pointed to the need for both parties to energize their base voters ahead of what will likely be a closely fought election.
Trump doctor disputes suggestion that shrapnel, not bullet, hit his ear
July 27, 2024 5:23 am
'There is absolutely no evidence that it was anything other than a bullet,' wrote Ronny Jackson, Trump's doctor and ally.
Watch | Barack & Michelle Obama extend endorsement to Harris over a phone call
July 27, 2024 12:19 am
The Obamas' endorsement brings with it a powerful fundraising capability and the ability to draw large crowds at campaign events, which can be pivotal in swaying undecided voters and mobilising grassroots support.
Israeli PM Netanyahu meets Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago
July 27, 2024 12:41 am
The meeting between Trump and Netanyahu signaled that both were looking to ease tensions.
Kremlin welcomes Trump comments on Russia being 'a war machine' but says it remains clear-eyed
July 26, 2024 8:39 pm
Commenting on Trump's remarks, Peskov said, "It will probably be useful for most of the American audience to know that there are many glorious pages in the history of Russia."
DONALD TRUMP PHOTOS
In photos: Moments after Donald Trump was shot at during Pennsylvania rally
July 14, 2024 8:08 am
Donald Trump said a bullet grazed the 'upper part' of his right ear, causing bleeding.
Trump arraignment day: Ex-US president formally charged in historic court moment
April 05, 2023 7:36 pm
Ex-US President Donald Trump was arraigned in a criminal case in New York late on April 4.
In Photos: Donald Trump launches 2024 US presidential run
November 16, 2022 1:10 pm
In pics: FBI's raid of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home
August 10, 2022 4:32 pm
The FBI search of the former President’s residence comes at a time when the US Department of Justice is separately investigating his alleged attempts to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election, and his role in the subsequent January 6 attack by his supporters on the US Capitol.
'Be at peace': Chinese sculptor makes pint-sized statues of Trump with Buddhist robes
March 31, 2021 9:44 pm
The designer was inspired by the contrast provided by the two extremes of Buddhism and Trump's sharp outbursts.
Trump supporters clash with counter protestors over election results
November 15, 2020 6:22 pm
After night fell, the relatively peaceful demonstrations in Washington turned from tense to violent. Videos posted on social media showed fistfights, projectiles and clubs as Trump supporters clashed with those demanding they take their MAGA hats and banners and leave.
World waits nervously for US election result
November 05, 2020 8:31 pm
The guessing game of trying to figure out whether — and how — President Donald Trump or challenger Joe Biden would end up in the White House quickly turned global.
On campaign trail of the next US President
November 02, 2020 4:06 pm
As campaigning draws to a close in the US, we look at some of the best pictures from the rallies of President Donald Trump and his contender Joe Biden.
Early voting surges ahead of 2020 US Presidential election
October 20, 2020 6:30 pm
Early voting is likely to ramp up this week as more states open up voting centers for those who want to avoid possible coronavirus exposure at crowded Election Day polling sites.
'Stop Trump': Federal agents clash with protesters in Portland
July 22, 2020 11:00 am
President Donald Trump's decision to send federal agents to Portland has given new momentum to protests that had begun to devolve into chaos with smaller and smaller crowds.
DONALD TRUMP VIDEOS
Who Is Kamala Harris? | 2020 US Presidential Candidate
June 22, 2020 6:04 pm
Senator Kamala Harris, Democrat of California, is joining the race for the White House. Ms. Harris becomes the fourth woman currently serving in Congress to announce her presidential ambitions.
Will Ex-PepsiCo chief Indra Nooyi be the World Bank's next CEO?
June 22, 2020 6:05 pm
Ex-PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi is reportedly among the frontrunners for the post of World Bank CEO. US President Donald Trump is considering multiple candidates to nominate for the post and Nooyi's name is reportedly being considered.
Donald Trump’s evolving rhetoric on the wall
June 22, 2020 6:06 pm
The core of US President Donald Trump’s argument for the southern border wall has remained largely the same. But as the fight wears on, his justification has expanded and details like cost and construction materials have evolved.
Elizabeth Warren vs Donald Trump: A blow-by-blow account of a turbulent history
June 22, 2020 6:06 pm
The Massachusetts senator is the most prominent Democrat to have announced a run against President Trump in 2020. The two already have a long history of trading barbs, and it’s likely to get even nastier.
These are the generals who have left Donald Trump's White House
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
US President Donald Trump appointed more generals to senior positions than any other modern president. But with John Kelly’s resignation, only one general remains. Here’s what happened.
Meet the KGB spies who invented fake news
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
The New York Times reveals how one of the biggest fake news stories ever concocted — the 1984 AIDS-is-a-biological-weapon hoax — went viral in the pre-Internet era. Meet the KGB cons who invented it, and the “truth squad” that quashed it. For a bit.
Political messaging | How Donald Trump stokes fear in midterm ads
June 22, 2020 6:12 pm
Recently released political ads reveal the Republican Party’s two-pronged election strategy: one message for skeptics and swing voters, and a very different one aimed at President Donald Trump’s base.
How dad Fred Trump's empire made millions for Donald Trump
June 22, 2020 6:14 pm
An NYT investigation shows that in every era of Donald Trump’s life, his finances were deeply intertwined with, and dependent on, his father’s wealth.
All the Senate's men empowering women, since 1991
June 22, 2020 6:14 pm
From Anita Hill to Dr Christine Blasey Ford, the video spotlights the Senate’s strides in gender sensitivity and female representation.
What Donald Trump has said about men accused of abuse
June 22, 2020 6:15 pm
Before the sexual assault accusation against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, US President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Trump spoke about allegations against several well-known men, including himself. His past statements reveal a pattern.
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