Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, as the fourth of five children to parents Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump. His father, Fred Trump, was a highly successful self-made real estate developer who built residential housing complexes for middle-class families in New York City's outer boroughs. Growing up in a wealthy household, Donald was exposed to the mechanics of property development, finance, and entrepreneurial ambition from a very young age.Schooling and Formative EducationAs a dynamic and energetic youth, Donald attended the Kew-Forest School during his early elementary years. Due to behavioral challenges and high energy, his parents made the pivotal decision at age 13 to enroll him in the New York Military Academy, a private boarding school. This disciplined environment helped channel his competitive drive. Following his graduation from the academy, he spent two years at Fordham University before transferring to the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.Rise of the Business EmpireArmed with a degree in economics, Trump entered his father's real estate firm, Elizabeth Trump & Son, eventually taking operational control in 1971 and renaming it The Trump Organization. Shifting his focus from residential housing in Queens and Brooklyn to high-profile commercial skyscrapers in Manhattan, he spearheaded iconic projects like the renovation of the Commodore Hotel into the Grand Hyatt New York and the construction of the world-famous Trump Tower. Over the decades, his business footprint expanded globally into luxury hotels, golf courses, residential branding, and entertainment ventures, cementing his status as a quintessential capitalist icon.The Trump Family and ChildrenDonald Trump's family life has consistently remained in the public spotlight. He is a father to five children across three marriages: Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric with his first wife, Ivana Trump; Tiffany with his second wife, Marla Maples; and Barron with his current wife, Melania Trump. Several of his older children joined him in executive roles within The Trump Organization and actively participated in his political campaigns, bridging the worlds of high-stakes corporate enterprise and national governance.
