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.
Donald Trump arrives at court as first former US President to face federal charges
dailyrecord.co.ukFormer US President Donald Trump has arrived at court in Miami to surrender to authorities ahead of his court appearance on charges of allegedly hoarding classified documents at his Florida estate.The 76-year-old was expected to face a magistrate judge, kickstarting a legal process that will unfold at the height of the 2024 presidential campaign and carry profound consequences for his political future and his freedom.
Four black SUVs entered the garage beneath the Miami courthouse, followed by police officers, ahead of his scheduled appearance.A fifth black SUV remained outside.
Security remained tight outside the building but the AP news agency reported that there were no signs of significant disruptions.Trump has insisted, as he has through years of legal woes, that he has done nothing wrong and was being persecuted for political purposes.
But the gravity of the moment was unmistakable as he answers to 37 felony counts that accuse him of wilfully retaining classified records.Prosecutors say he could have jeopardized national security if the documents had been exposed, and have accused him of trying to hide them from investigators who demanded them back.
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