Donald J. Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States of America as the Republic nominee in the 2016 Race for the White House by taking victory over Democratic candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton on November 8, 2016. Trump ran on the campaign promise to Make America Great Again. He was sworn into office at his Inauguration on January 20, 2017. Prior to entering politics, Trump made his fortune in real estate as a developer of office and residential buildings, hotels, and golf courses. He previously hosted and executive produced the NBC reality competition shows The Apprentice and The Celebrity Apprentice, becoming known for the phrase, Youre fired! Trump formerly owned the Miss Universe organization, but it was sold to WME/IMG in 2015. He has written over 14 best selling books, including The Art of the Deal, and has turned his name into a brand, putting his moniker on products such as clothing, water, and fragrances. Trump was born June 14, 1946 to parents Mary and Fred Trump in Queens, NY. He graduated from the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and went on to follow in his fathers footsteps as a real estate mogul. Trump has been married three times. He has three children with first wife, Ivana Trump (1979-1992) Donald, Jr., Ivanka, and Eric one daughter with second wife, Marla Maples (1993-1999) Tiffany and one son with current wife, First Lady Melania Trump (2005-present) Barron. Trump also has eight grandchildren.

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