Donald J. Trump
47th President of the United States
United States
Name at birth
Donald John Trump
Born
14 June 1946 · Queens, New York City, United States
Party
Republican Party
Education
BS in Economics, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (1968)
Political position
Right-wing populist; America First
Positions include tighter immigration enforcement, tariffs and economic nationalism, lower taxes, deregulation, and a more transactional approach to alliances. Labels summarize public policy and established political analysis; they are not a personal verdict.
Declared interests and context
- · Trump Organization ownership has been held through a trust; business and government overlap has been the subject of continuing public scrutiny.
Conflicts of interest & disclosures
Reported or declared matters. Allegations are not findings of guilt.
- · Ongoing business ownership through the Trump Organization.
- · Campaign and financial disclosures should be read alongside official ethics filings and court records.
Public record
A dated timeline of offices, elections, decisions and significant legal events.
Began second, non-consecutive presidential term
Sworn in as the 47th US president after winning the 2024 election.
Source: The White HouseWon the 2024 presidential election
Defeated Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and returned to office.
Source: Federal Election CommissionConvicted in New York business-records case
A jury returned guilty verdicts on 34 felony counts; subsequent proceedings and appeals form part of the live legal record.
Source: New York State Unified Court SystemBegan first presidential term
Served as the 45th US president until 20 January 2021.
Source: The White House Historical AssociationLaunched first presidential campaign
Announced his candidacy after a career in property, licensing and television.
Source: Federal Election Commission
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