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.
White House confirms Donald Trump went ahead with fundraiser despite aide having Covid-19
mirror.co.ukDonald Trump went ahead with a fundraising event last night, despite White House officials knowing a close aide had tested positive for coronavirus.
Mark Meadows, the White House Chief of Staff confirmed White House officials were made aware of Hope Hicks' positive test before the event was scheduled to take place.
Speaking to reporters outside the White House today, Mr Meadows said: "In terms of Hope Hicks, we discovered that right as Marine One was taking off yesterday. "We actually pulled some of the people that had been traveling and were in close contact.” Mr Meadows was asked why he wasn't wearing a mask to deliver the briefing - having been in close contact with the President this morning.
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