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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 admin eyes Hungarian PM Orbán for UN chief with Russia, China backing

The Trump administration has approached former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán about becoming the next UN secretary-general, with Russia and China reportedly receptive to the idea

Updated On: 26 Oct 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Trump adds Norway to vulgar list of countries over Nobel Peace Prize snub

Trump ​made the comments at a political rally in Port Huron, ​Michigan, ahead of next week's midterm elections

Updated On: 26 Oct 2026 | 8:42 AM IST

'I had to do it': Trump says US-Canada tariff dispute to end 'soon'

Trump predicts a swift resolution to the tariff dispute with Canada but offers no details, as Michigan Republicans flag concerns over the impact on the auto industry

Updated On: 26 Oct 2026 | 8:28 AM IST

Trump names Vance, Rubio among potential 2028 Republican candidates

Trump says the Republican Party has a 'great bench' of contenders for the White House

Updated On: 26 Oct 2026 | 8:04 AM IST

Top executives quit $25 bn US gas project over alleged Russian control

Former executives allege that Russia's Novatek financed and influenced the Alaska gas export venture without US approval, raising sanctions concerns amid Washington's efforts to expand energy exports

Updated On: 25 Oct 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

Barack Obama targets 'spineless Congress' in push for Democrat El-Sayed

Obama blamed inflation on Trump's war in Iran and his signature tariffs, which have driven up the prices of fuel and other goods, and the nation's deficit

Updated On: 25 Oct 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes as he keeps prospect of a deal open

He recently said on social media he would not hit Iran again before the Nov 3 midterm elections

Updated On: 25 Oct 2026 | 9:26 AM IST

Kim Jong Un visits China again in over a year ahead of Trump's Asia visit

The North Korean leader's visit comes as Pyongyang and Beijing strengthen ties; US President Donald Trump is due in the region next month for the APEC summit in Shenzhen

Updated On: 24 Oct 2026 | 2:14 PM IST

First Russian diesel shipment since 2022 heads to US under Trump-Putin deal

A tanker carrying 40,000 tonnes of Russian diesel is expected to reach New York on November 7, marking the first US import of Russian petroleum products since the 2022 ban

Updated On: 23 Oct 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

Trump says Musk restored Ukraine's Starlink access, dodges call question

Ukraine uses Starlink for battlefield communications and drone operations. Restricting the satellite service ​hampered the country's attack and air defence drone missions against Russia

Updated On: 23 Oct 2026 | 8:47 AM IST

US judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in $10 bn BBC lawsuit by Dec 11

The order from US Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett came as lawyers for the British broadcaster complained that Trump had delayed his appearance in his own lawsuit

Updated On: 23 Oct 2026 | 8:18 AM IST

Trump admin offers mixed messages on limits to Ukraine's Starshield access

The limitations placed on Starshield last week alarmed Ukraine's military and government officials, with commanders reporting lost drones and disrupted missions

Updated On: 23 Oct 2026 | 8:17 AM IST

US proposes rule to crack down on high-tech investments in China, others

The US government has been working for years to deny China and other adversaries investments that could help them boost their military power

Updated On: 23 Oct 2026 | 8:06 AM IST

Carney says Trump tariffs upend decades-old US-Canada trade relationship

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a multibillion-dollar plan to protect manufacturers, saying US tariffs have raised costs for American families and left Ontario businesses in uncertainty

Updated On: 22 Oct 2026 | 11:13 AM IST

Macron takes apparent dig at Trump, Netanyahu for comments on France unrest

Speaking in Doha during a Gulf visit, the French president criticised foreign leaders for using France's recent riots for political gain, saying some were campaigning at the country's expense

Updated On: 22 Oct 2026 | 9:05 AM IST

US political campaigns tap Indian bot networks to influence voters

Social media accounts operated largely from India were paid to promote videos supporting a US Senate candidate, raising concerns over undisclosed political influence and inauthentic online campaigning

Updated On: 21 Oct 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Ukraine would not exist without support from US, says Marco Rubio

Rubio made the remarks while responding to questions about report that said Musk ordered a recent slowdown of Starlink satellite system that helps Ukraine to fend off deadly Russian aerial assaults

Updated On: 21 Oct 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

Democrats sue Trump, US Justice Dept over effort to purge state voter rolls

The suit seeks a court order finding that admin's 'demands and threats' related to the purported lists of non-citizen voters violate separation of powers and trample right of states to oversee polls

Updated On: 21 Oct 2026 | 9:23 AM IST

Food importer sues Trump admin over 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, comes amid an ongoing trade war between the US and one of its largest trading partners

Updated On: 21 Oct 2026 | 8:41 AM IST

What are the three key issues shaping the 2026 US midterm elections?

Republicans hold narrow majorities in the House of Representatives and Senate while Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control of each chamber

Updated On: 21 Oct 2026 | 8:30 AM IST