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Donald Trump Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birthJune 14, 1946

Age79 Years

BirthplaceQueens, New York City

ProfessionBusinessman, Politician

NationalityAmerican

SpouseMelania Trump

Donald Trump Biography

Donald John Trump is an American businessman and politician from Queens, New York, who has served as president of the United States. Born in 1946, he built

Early life and background

Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City. Raised in that borough, he attended Kew-Forest School before transferring to the New York Military Academy in 1959. For higher education he began at Fordham University and completed his undergraduate studies at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelor of Science in economics.

Career

Trump established himself first as a businessman in New York and later as a national political figure. His professional description is commonly given as businessman and politician. Over several decades he has shifted political affiliation multiple times, registering as a Republican in 1987, joining the Reform Party in 1999, then the Democratic Party in 2001, and returning to the Republican Party at various points thereafter. He also ran as an independent candidate in the 2011–2012 period.

On June 16, 2015, Trump announced his candidacy for the presidency. On November 8, 2016, he was elected the 45th President of the United States. During his presidency he received a number of honors and recognitions, and after leaving office he continued to be active in politics. The research excerpt records a later electoral victory in November 2024, and states that on January 20, 2025, he became the 47th President of the United States.

Public profile

Trump’s public profile combines high visibility in business, entertainment, and politics. Physical descriptions included in the excerpt list his height at approximately 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm), blue eyes and blonde hair. He has been awarded or recognized by a wide range of organizations over the years, from humanitarian and community awards in the 1970s and 1980s to industry and popular-culture honors such as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and inductions into various halls of fame.

His tenure and public remarks have generated significant controversy and legal scrutiny. The excerpt summarizes multiple investigations and legal actions from 2016 onward, including a special counsel probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election, impeachment by the House of Representatives in December 2019, multiple criminal indictments in 2023 related to business practices and classified documents, and additional charges tied to efforts surrounding the 2020 election. The account also describes civil litigation, including trials and verdicts involving E. Jean Carroll and hush-money related proceedings that resulted in a New York jury conviction reported in May 2024.

Personal life

Trump is American by nationality and was raised in Queens, which is also listed as his hometown. His listed religion in the excerpt is Presbyterian. He is married to Melania Trump. The excerpt notes Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, as a listed address. His reported hobbies include playing golf. His birth sign is Gemini.

Latest updates

The research excerpt details ongoing and recently resolved legal matters through mid-2024, including multiple indictments across federal and state jurisdictions, courtroom testimony in 2024, and a reported jury conviction in New York in May 2024. It also records political developments through early 2025, stating a primary victory in South Carolina in February 2024 and an electoral outcome in November 2024 leading to an inauguration on January 20, 2025. Those developments reflect a continued central role in national politics as presented in the supplied material.

Awards and recognition

Over the years Trump has received a variety of awards and honors noted in the excerpt, including humanitarian awards in the 1970s and 1980s, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, business and entertainment recognitions, and listings such as Time magazine’s Person of the Year in 2016. The excerpt also records honors from sporting and civic organizations and industry awards through the late 2010s.

Public persona and controversies

The excerpt highlights several episodes that have shaped Trump’s public persona, including policy proposals and campaign statements that drew national attention during the 2016 campaign, public disputes with religious leaders, and repeated legal controversies. Those events have been part of public debate and are reflected in the list of indictments, civil suits, and investigations described in the supplied material.
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Recent Work

2024 Presidential Campaign and Election

Won the South Carolina Republican Primary in February 2024 and was reported as winning the November 2024 presidential election, with an inauguration date listed as January 20, 2025.

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Career Highlights

  1. Elected 45th President of the United States in 2016
  2. Announced 2015 candidacy for the U.S. presidency
  3. Received numerous awards and recognitions across business, civic and entertainment spheres
  4. Subject of multiple high‑profile legal investigations and trials beginning in 2016 and continuing through 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Donald Trump born?

June 14, 1946

What is Donald Trump known for?

Businessman, Politician

Who is Donald Trump married to?

Melania Trump