Before entering politics, Donald Trump was a successful real estate developer in New York City.Donald took over the family business in 1971, renaming it The Trump Organization.
Trump gained national fame in the early 2000s as the host of the reality TV show "The Apprentice." His catchphrase on the show, "You're fired!" became widely known.
Trump had no prior political experience before running for president in 2016. He announced his candidacy as a Republican in June 2015 and quickly rose to the top of the crowded field. His campaign focused on issues such as immigration, trade, and jobs.
Trump's victory in the 2016 election was a major upset. He defeated Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee and former Secretary of State, in the Electoral College.
Trump's presidency was marked by controversy from the start. He made headlines for his attacks on the media, his firing of FBI Director James Comey, and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
: In 2019, Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Trump lost the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden. . His supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an attempt to overturn the results.