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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 administration pauses all immigrant visa applications worldwide

The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa applications worldwide for consular officer training, delaying scheduled interviews as the US steps up checks on visa applicants

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

Trump admin weighs more trade penalties against Canada after retaliation

Trump and Carney were close to a possible deal, but talks broke down late Friday, and 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods came into effect just after midnight

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 8:32 AM IST

Trump submits civil nuclear agreement with Saudi to Congress for review

The agreement was signed last month in Washington by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 8:07 AM IST

US Supreme Court sides with Donald Trump for now on mail ballot curbs

Over dissents from the court's three liberals, the justices on Monday put on hold a Boston federal court ruling that blocked key parts of Trump's executive order from being fully implemented.

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

Trump says Strait of Hormuz has been demined, warns Iran not to plant more

In ​a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United States, through its Space Force, was watching "every square inch" of the Strait, a ​key waterway in the global energy ‌supply chain.

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

Limits of 'Economic D-Day'

Beijing is the customer of almost 90 per cent of Iran's exports of crude oil and it supplies Tehran much-needed infrastructure support and dual-use technologies

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 9:34 PM IST

US set for largest mass visa revocation ever, targets up to 200K foreigners

If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history and would likely face legal challenges

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 8:35 AM IST

US SC sides with Trump admin on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms

The decision leaves room for additional court challenges that could further slow Trump's order, and other similar cases have already been filed

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 8:30 AM IST

Trump weighs 7.5% tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods

The move, if finalised, appears to be a calibrated effort by the White House to work around a SC decision earlier this year that struck down Trump's plan to implement a sweeping, high-tariff scheme

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 8:24 AM IST

US attempt to strangle Iran's economy depends on China's cooperation

The US has spent 20 years promising 'crippling sanctions' on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump's goals

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 8:08 AM IST

Trump administration moves to impose over $100K fee on H-1B worker visas

A federal judge in June ruled that the fee was illegal and blocked the ‌Trump administration from collecting it.

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

Caution over Trump's unpredictable behaviour led India to skip full presser

The clarification came after US envoy Sergio Gor publicly revealed that New Delhi had communicated to the US side to skip taking questions by the two leaders.

Updated On: 24 Aug 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars, trucks from Canada amid trade spat

"On Trade, and in other ways, also, they are among the worst Nations in the World to deal with. They feel entitled, and yet, WE DON'T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US!" Trump said.

Updated On: 24 Aug 2026 | 9:19 PM IST

'Standard protocol': Govt sources on US envoy's remark on media interaction

Gor, speaking at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, said the MEA had conveyed to the US side that it would prefer no media interaction by the leaders after the meeting

Updated On: 24 Aug 2026 | 2:08 PM IST

Defiant Iran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will fail

Tehran remains defiant ahead of expected US sanctions announcement on Monday as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains virtually at a standstill

Updated On: 23 Aug 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Donald Trump's stock disclosure shows more than 1,000 trades in June

The transactions totaled between $78.1 million and $263.1 million in the filing published by the US Office of Government Ethics, which shows a range for each transaction rather than exact numbers

Updated On: 23 Aug 2026 | 8:10 AM IST

US judge blocks Trump policy suspending visas for nationals of 75 countries

US District Judge Jeannette Vargas, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, set aside the policy Friday as "contrary to law and in excess of statutory authority

Updated On: 22 Aug 2026 | 9:49 PM IST

Trump urges court to reject BBC's bid for family records in defamation case

In a court filing last week, the broadcaster asked for the court's permission to serve subpoenas on Trump's family members by certified mail instead of in person

Updated On: 22 Aug 2026 | 9:11 PM IST

Trump says Canada trade deal moving forward, announces talks on Mexico pact

Trump said the proposed agreement with Canada would focus on protecting American farmers, who he said had been affected by previous trade arrangements

Updated On: 22 Aug 2026 | 7:45 AM IST

Trump loyalist Ed Martin leaves DOJ to focus on election legal battles

Trump said in a social media post that Martin is leaving his role as the Justice Department's pardon attorney to "fight Legal Battles" surrounding this year's midterm elections and the 2028 presidenti

Updated On: 22 Aug 2026 | 7:42 AM IST