Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is the 45th and current president of the United States. Before entering politics, he was a businessman and television personality. Trump was born and raised in the New York City borough of Queens, and received a bachelor's degree in economics from the Wharton School. He took charge of his family's real-estate business in 1971, renamed it The Trump Organization, and expanded its operations from Queens and Brooklyn into Manhattan.
The company built or renovated skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses. Trump later started various side ventures, mostly by licensing his name. He owned the Miss Universe and Miss USA beauty pageants from 1996 to 2015, and produced and hosted The Apprentice, a reality television show, from 2003 to 2015. Forbes estimates his net worth to be $3.1 billion.
‘American Pie’ singer Don McLean cancels NRA gig after Texas school shooting
nypost.comIn light of Tuesday’s deadly mass shooting in Texas, “American Pie” singer Don McLean announced that he will no longer be performing at this year’s National Rifle Association (NRA) Convention in Houston. “In light of the recent events in Texas, I have decided it would be disrespectful and hurtful for me to perform for the NRA at their convention in Houston this week,” the 76-year-old rock star said in a statement, Fox News reported. “I’m sure all the folks planning to attend this event are shocked and sickened by these events as well.
After all, we are all Americans.”McLean added, “I share the sorrow for this terrible, cruel loss with the rest of the nation.”The “Vincent” singer was one of several performers slated to take the stage at the Friday convention; others included Lee Greenwood, Larry Gatlin, and Danielle Peck, TMZ reported.
So far, the rest of the musicians are still scheduled to perform at the three-day firearm fest, which will reportedly “showcase over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear,” per the event’s website.The event will also feature appearances by former president Donald Trump, Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Texas Governor Greg Abbott.Friday’s annual convention is a mere four-hour drive from Uvalde, where Tuesday’s deadly shooting took place.The convention comes four days after Tuesday’s massacre, in which an 18-year-old gunman — who has since been identified as Uvalde resident Salvador Ramos — opened fire at Robb Elementary School, killing 19 students and four teachers, before he was shot dead by police.In light of the tragedy, gun control advocates are calling on Texas officials to move the NRA convention out of state. .
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