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(CNN)Here's a look at the life of Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States.
Personal:
Birth date: June 14, 1946
Birth date: June 14, 1946
Birth place: New York, New York
Birth name: Donald John Trump
Father: Fred Trump, real estate developer
Mother: Mary (Macleod) Trump
Marriages: Melania (Knauss) Trump (January 22, 2005-present); Marla
(Maples) Trump (December 1993-June 1999, divorced); Ivana (Zelnicek)
Trump (1977-1990, divorced)
(Maples) Trump (December 1993-June 1999, divorced); Ivana (Zelnicek)
Trump (1977-1990, divorced)
Children: with Melania (Knauss) Trump: Barron, March 20, 2006; with
Marla Maples: Tiffany, October 13, 1993; with Ivana (Zelnicek) Trump:
Eric, 1984; Ivanka, October 30, 1981; Donald Jr., December 31, 1977
Marla Maples: Tiffany, October 13, 1993; with Ivana (Zelnicek) Trump:
Eric, 1984; Ivanka, October 30, 1981; Donald Jr., December 31, 1977
Education: Attended Fordham University; University of Pennsylvania,
Wharton School of Finance, 1968
Wharton School of Finance, 1968
Other Facts:
As Trump evolved from real
estate developer to reality
television star, he turned his
name into a brand. Licensed
Trump products have included
board games, steaks, cologne,
vodka, furniture and menswear.
As Trump evolved from real
estate developer to reality
television star, he turned his
name into a brand. Licensed
Trump products have included
board games, steaks, cologne,
vodka, furniture and menswear.
He has portrayed himself in cameo
in movies and on television, including "Zoolander," "Sex and the City"
and "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York."
in movies and on television, including "Zoolander," "Sex and the City"
and "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York."
Trump's slogan, "Make America Great Again" was first used by
Ronald Reagan while he was running against President Jimmy Carter.
Ronald Reagan while he was running against President Jimmy Carter.
Timeline:
1970s - After college, works with his father on apartment complexes
in Queens and Brooklyn.
1970s - After college, works with his father on apartment complexes
in Queens and Brooklyn.
1973 - Fred and Donald Trump are named in a Justice Department
lawsuit alleging Trump property managers violated the Fair Housing
Act by turning away potential African-American tenants. The Trumps
deny the company discriminates and file a $100 million countersuit, which
is later dismissed. The case is settled in 1975, and the Trumps agree
to provide weekly lists of vacancies to black community organizations.
lawsuit alleging Trump property managers violated the Fair Housing
Act by turning away potential African-American tenants. The Trumps
deny the company discriminates and file a $100 million countersuit, which
is later dismissed. The case is settled in 1975, and the Trumps agree
to provide weekly lists of vacancies to black community organizations.
1976 - Trump and his father partner with the Hyatt Corporation,
purchasing the Commodore Hotel, an aging midtown Manhattan
property. The building is revamped and opens four years later as
the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The project kickstarts Trump's career as
a Manhattan developer.1983-1990 - Builds/purchases multiple
properties in New York City, including Trump Tower and the Plaza
Hotel. Also opens casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey, including the
Trump Taj Mahal and the Trump Plaza. Also buys the New Jersey
Generals football team, part of the United States Football League,
which folds after three seasons.
purchasing the Commodore Hotel, an aging midtown Manhattan
property. The building is revamped and opens four years later as
the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The project kickstarts Trump's career as
a Manhattan developer.1983-1990 - Builds/purchases multiple
properties in New York City, including Trump Tower and the Plaza
Hotel. Also opens casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey, including the
Trump Taj Mahal and the Trump Plaza. Also buys the New Jersey
Generals football team, part of the United States Football League,
which folds after three seasons.
1985 - Purchases Mar-a-Lago, an oceanfront estate in Palm Beach,
Florida. It is renovated and opens as a private club in 1995.
Florida. It is renovated and opens as a private club in 1995.
1987 - Trump's first book, "Trump: The Art of the Deal" is published
and becomes a bestseller. The Donald J. Trump Foundation is established
in order to donate a portion of profits from book sales to charities.
and becomes a bestseller. The Donald J. Trump Foundation is established
in order to donate a portion of profits from book sales to charities.
1990 - Nearly $1 billion in personal debt, Trump reaches an agreement
with bankers allowing him to avoid declaring bankruptcy.
with bankers allowing him to avoid declaring bankruptcy.
1991 - The Trump Taj Mahal files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
1992 - The Trump Plaza and the Trump Castle casinos file for bankruptcy.
1996 - Buys out and becomes executive producer of the Miss Universe,
Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants.
Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants.
October 7, 1999 - Tells CNN's Larry King that he is going to form a
presidential exploratory committee and wants to challenge Pat Buchanan
for the Reform Party nomination.
presidential exploratory committee and wants to challenge Pat Buchanan
for the Reform Party nomination.
February 14, 2000 - Says that he is abandoning his bid for the presidency,
blaming discord within the Reform Party.
blaming discord within the Reform Party.
January 2004 - "The Apprentice," a reality show featuring aspiring
entrepreneurs competing for Trump's approval, premieres on NBC.
entrepreneurs competing for Trump's approval, premieres on NBC.
November 21, 2004 - Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Inc. files
for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
2005 - Establishes Trump University, which offers seminars in real
estate investment.
estate investment.
February 13, 2009 - Announces his resignation from his position as
chairman of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Days later, the company
files for bankruptcy protection.
chairman of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Days later, the company
files for bankruptcy protection.
March 17, 2011 - During an interview on ABC's "Good Morning America," Trump questions whether President Barack Obama was actually born in
the United States.
the United States.
June 29, 2015 - NBC says it is cutting its business ties to Trump and
won't air the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants because of
"derogatory statements by Donald Trump regarding immigrants.
" This comes two weeks after comments Trump made about
Mexican immigrants during his presidential campaign announcement.
won't air the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants because of
"derogatory statements by Donald Trump regarding immigrants.
" This comes two weeks after comments Trump made about
Mexican immigrants during his presidential campaign announcement.
July 8, 2015 - In an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, Trump says
he "can't guarantee" all of the workers he employs have legal status
in the United States. This is in response to questions about a Washington
Post report about undocumented immigrants working at the Old Post
Office Pavilion construction site in Washington, which Trump is converting
into a luxury hotel.
he "can't guarantee" all of the workers he employs have legal status
in the United States. This is in response to questions about a Washington
Post report about undocumented immigrants working at the Old Post
Office Pavilion construction site in Washington, which Trump is converting
into a luxury hotel.
July 15, 2015 - Trump's campaign reports the Republican presidential
candidate's net worth is "in excess of ten billion dollars," and his personal
finance disclosure has been submitted to the Federal Election
Commission.
candidate's net worth is "in excess of ten billion dollars," and his personal
finance disclosure has been submitted to the Federal Election
Commission.
July 22, 2015 - Donald Trump's financial disclosure report is made
public by the Federal Election Commission.
public by the Federal Election Commission.
August 6, 2015 - During the first 2016 Republican debate, Trump
is questioned about a third party candidacy, his attitude towards
women and his history of donating money to Democratic politicians.
He tells moderator Megyn Kelly of Fox News he feels he is being
.
is questioned about a third party candidacy, his attitude towards
women and his history of donating money to Democratic politicians.
He tells moderator Megyn Kelly of Fox News he feels he is being
.
August 7, 2015 - The controversy continues, as Trump tells CNN's
Don Lemon that Kelly was singling him out for attack. "You could see
there was blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of her
wherever."
Don Lemon that Kelly was singling him out for attack. "You could see
there was blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of her
wherever."
September 11, 2015 - Trump announces on social media he has
purchased NBC's half of the Miss Universe Organization, which
organizes the annual Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants.
purchased NBC's half of the Miss Universe Organization, which
organizes the annual Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants.
December 7, 2015 - Trump's campaign puts out a press release
calling for a "complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States
until our country's representatives can figure out what is going on."
calling for a "complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States
until our country's representatives can figure out what is going on."
March 2016 - Along with 13 others, is ranked number 324 on Forbes'
list of the the world's billionaires with a net worth of $4.5 billion.
list of the the world's billionaires with a net worth of $4.5 billion.
March 29, 2016 - Trump's campaign manager Corey Lewandowski is
arrested and charged in Jupiter, Florida, with simple battery of former
Breitbart reporter Michelle Fields. Two weeks later, State Attorney
David Aronberg announces he will not prosecute Lewandowski.
arrested and charged in Jupiter, Florida, with simple battery of former
Breitbart reporter Michelle Fields. Two weeks later, State Attorney
David Aronberg announces he will not prosecute Lewandowski.
July 19, 2016 - Becomes the Republican Party nominee for president.
September 13, 2016 - During an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper,
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says his office is
investigating Donald Trump's charitable foundation "to make sure
it's complying with the laws governing charities in New York."
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says his office is
investigating Donald Trump's charitable foundation "to make sure
it's complying with the laws governing charities in New York."
October 1, 2016 - The New York Times reports Trump declared a
$916 million loss in 1995 which could have allowed him to legally
skip paying federal income taxes for years. The report is based on
a financial document mailed to the newspaper by an anonymous source.
$916 million loss in 1995 which could have allowed him to legally
skip paying federal income taxes for years. The report is based on
a financial document mailed to the newspaper by an anonymous source.
October 7, 2016 - Unaired footage from 2005 surfaces of Trump
talking about trying to have sex with a married woman and being
to grope women. In footage obtained by The Washington Post,
Trump is heard off-camera discussing women in vulgar terms
the taping of a segment for "Access Hollywood." In a taped response,
Trump apologizes early Saturday, "I said it, I was wrong and I apologize."
talking about trying to have sex with a married woman and being
to grope women. In footage obtained by The Washington Post,
Trump is heard off-camera discussing women in vulgar terms
the taping of a segment for "Access Hollywood." In a taped response,
Trump apologizes early Saturday, "I said it, I was wrong and I apologize."
October 9, 2016 - During the second presidential debate, CNN's
Anderson Cooper asks Trump about his descriptions of groping
and kissing women without their consent in the "Access Hollywood"
footage. Trump denies that he has ever engaged in such behavior
and declares the comments were "locker room talk." After the debate,
women step forward to claim that they were sexually harassed or
sexually assaulted by the real estate developer. Trump says the
stories aren't true.
Anderson Cooper asks Trump about his descriptions of groping
and kissing women without their consent in the "Access Hollywood"
footage. Trump denies that he has ever engaged in such behavior
and declares the comments were "locker room talk." After the debate,
women step forward to claim that they were sexually harassed or
sexually assaulted by the real estate developer. Trump says the
stories aren't true.
November 8, 2016 - Is elected president of the United States.
Trump will be the first US president who has never held elected
office, a top government post or a military rank.
Trump will be the first US president who has never held elected
office, a top government post or a military rank.
November 18, 2016 - Trump agrees to pay $25 million to settle
three lawsuits against Trump University. The deal will keep the
president-elect from having to testify in a trial in San Diego that
was set to begin November 28. The settlement ends a suit brought
by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, as well as two
class action suits in California. About 6,000 former students are
covered by the settlement. The victims will receive at least half of
their money back.
three lawsuits against Trump University. The deal will keep the
president-elect from having to testify in a trial in San Diego that
was set to begin November 28. The settlement ends a suit brought
by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, as well as two
class action suits in California. About 6,000 former students are
covered by the settlement. The victims will receive at least half of
their money back.
December 24, 2016 - Trump says he will dissolve the Donald J.
Trump Foundation "to avoid even the appearance of any conflict
my role as President." A spokeswoman for the New York attorney
general's office says that the foundation cannot legally close until
investigators conclude their probe of the charity.
Trump Foundation "to avoid even the appearance of any conflict
my role as President." A spokeswoman for the New York attorney
general's office says that the foundation cannot legally close until
investigators conclude their probe of the charity.
January 20, 2017 - Takes the oath of office from Chief Justice
John Roberts during an inauguration ceremony at the Capitol,
then delivers an inaugural address that focuses on the populist
themes that fueled his outsider run for the presidency.
John Roberts during an inauguration ceremony at the Capitol,
then delivers an inaugural address that focuses on the populist
themes that fueled his outsider run for the presidency.
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Photos: Donald Trump in the public eye
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