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.
Read classy notes left by previous US Presidents to their successors as Trump sulks
mirror.co.ukIt may seem hard to fathom after Donald Trump's four-day temper tantrum, but up to now US Presidents have left the White House with dignity and grace.
One particular tradition shows the solidarity that has previously existed between the commanders-in-chief as they switch. Departing Presidents often leave handwritten notes to their successor, offering advice and wishing them success.
It remains to be seen whether Trump will do the same if his exit is confirmed, but his recent behaviour suggests this is unlikely.
When he arrived in the Office he found a friendly letter from Barack Obama - despite having years questioning whether Obama was actually born in the US. "Congratulations on a remarkable run," the outgoing President wrote, the Daily
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