image

Donald Trump

About Donald Trump

Facebook IconLinkedIN Icon

Who is Donald Trump

Donald Trump is an American businessman, media personality, and politician who serves as the 47th President of the United States. Born on 14 June 1946 in Queens, New York, he earned an economics degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He expanded his family's real estate business into a global brand with properties, hotels, and golf courses. Trump gained further fame as the host of The Apprentice.
In 2016, Trump ran as the Republican nominee, defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton despite losing the popular vote. His presidency was marked by a distinct populist approach, with policies focusing on tax cuts, deregulation, and immigration restrictions. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (2017) was a significant legislative achievement. His administration pursued a "America First" foreign policy, withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and the Iran nuclear deal while negotiating with North Korea.
 
Domestically, his administration faced criticism for its handling of racial tensions and the Covid-19 pandemic. He was impeached twice — once for abuse of power and once for inciting the Capitol riot — but was acquitted both times by the Senate.
 
After losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden, Trump remained a dominant figure in Republican politics. His post-presidency has been marked by legal controversies, including investigations into business practices and handling classified documents.
 
In November 2022, Trump announced his bid for the 2024 presidential election, aiming to become only the second US president to serve non-consecutive terms after Grover Cleveland. He defeated Democrat Kamala Harris to win his second presidency, and was sworn in as the 47th US President on January 20, 2025.

Latest Updates on Donald Trump

Trump says his super PAC will pay for taxpayer-funded ads glorifying him

Trump defended the ads, which cost at least $1.5 million in federal funds and have drawn intense criticism

Updated On: 06 Oct 2026 | 8:25 AM IST

Trade negotiations with US have reached a 'plateau': FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says further concessions for either side 'very difficult'

Updated On: 06 Oct 2026 | 12:13 AM IST

Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as AI czar, to head task force

Trump, who has pushed to rename artificial ​intelligence as 'super intelligence', said Clayton would ​head the newly created Super Intelligence Force

Updated On: 05 Oct 2026 | 8:20 AM IST

US-China tensions persist despite Trump-Xi summit's rare warmth: Trump aide

In an interview with Fox News Sunday on September 27, Perdue made these remarks

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 6:13 PM IST

Trump declines to reveal next move on Iran, says conflict 'won't be long'

The US president said the situation was "working out very well" and predicted oil prices would fall once the Iran conflict ends, without giving details of his next steps or a timeline

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

US court blocks Trump admin's border wall project in Texas' Big Bend region

A US judge temporarily halted construction of border walls and related infra in Big Bend region, backing landowners, businesses and environmentalists challenging the Trump admin's $46 bn security plan

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 8:13 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: What Chinese archives reveal about the 1962 war

Today's opinions examine a possible diplomatic opening before the 1962 India-China war, fears of an AI investment bubble, India's use of hard power and the evolving US-China relationship

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

India-US trade deal is not imminent yet, says USTR Jamieson Greer

USTR Jamieson Greer says both sides have identified the sticking points and are working diligently towards an agreement, with another leaders' call likely soon

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

Galactic Nobel? International Space Station contender for Peace Prize

The International Space Station is among the names in focus ahead of the October 9 Nobel Peace Prize announcement, alongside political leaders and humanitarian groups

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

Donald Trump expected to name Jay Clayton as new US AI czar: Report

Clayton already oversees 18 US intelligence agencies as the nation's top spy; his appointment would mark a shift from Trump's first AI czar, venture capitalist David Sacks

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

Tariff policies bringing factories, jobs back to America, says Trump

Trump cited the expansion of truck manufacturing as proof that his trade measures are yielding results

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

Iran will be hit 'very hard' if behind Israel flight crash attempt: Trump

Trump issued the warning as investigators worked to determine why the copilot stabbed the flight's captain, causing the FlyDubai plane to plummet before others on board stopped the attack

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 7:43 AM IST

Nothing imminent: USTR Greer on India trade deal; Modi, Trump to talk soon

Greer also said President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi may have another phone call 'very soon' to assess the progress on the trade deal

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 7:43 AM IST

Iran bombing could ramp up after midterm elections: Donald Trump

Trump has indicated in recent weeks that he believed Iran was stalling on diplomatic talks until after the elections, in which his Republican Party faces a tough path to retain control of Congress.

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

Trump announces $200 billion South Korean investment in US projects

The package includes eight nuclear power plants, an Alaska gas pipeline and a 6-GW Texas power facility, though Seoul said the $54 billion Alaska project was not yet final

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 12:25 PM IST

Trump's AI safety pact revives Biden-era model, but is it enough in 2026?

Trump's voluntary AI safety framework follows a model used under Biden, with leading tech firms agreeing to monitor risks as questions grow over whether self-regulation can keep pace with AI advances

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 8:39 AM IST

'Terrorist or whack job': Trump on Flydubai co-pilot, hails Indian pilot

Trump said he spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu about the incident and praised Captain Smit Machchhar and a passenger who helped subdue the co-pilot

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 8:07 AM IST

Trump hails US military's exit from Iraq after 12 yr Islamic State mission

The final US troops left an air base in northern Iraq under a deal with Baghdad, as Washington ends its mission against Islamic State amid tensions with Iran-backed militias

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 7:43 AM IST

Modi, Trump review bilateral relations amid fresh sanctions threat

Modi and Trump reviewed cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies as New Delhi faces the prospect of fresh US sanctions over Russian energy purchases

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 12:48 AM IST

PM Modi, Trump discuss bilateral cooperation, global peace and security

Both reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to maintain close engagement to deepen cooperation for the benefit both countries

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 9:40 PM IST