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.
Oprah Winfrey Electrifies DNC With Fiery Speech Calling on Independents to Back Kamala Harris: ‘Decency and Respect Are on the Ballot’
variety.comCynthia Littleton Business Editor Oprah Winfrey was a surprise guest Wednesday on Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, delivering a rousing speech that highlighted the differences between Kamala Harris and her GOP counterpart.
Winfrey, who has kept a low profile in politics so far this election cycle, called on viewers at home and the Democrats at the United Center in Chicago to keep faith in “the best of America” to help the country endure through this period of bitter partisanship.
Like other speakers, Winfrey sounded the alarm on the agenda articulated by former President Donald Trump and other far-right forces. “People who would have you believe that books are dangerous and assault rifles are safe,” she said. “That there’s a right way to worship and a wrong way to love.” Winfrey didn’t cite Trump by name but there was no doubt about her target.
Beware of politicians “who seek to first to divide and then to conquer,” she said. “When we stand together it is impossible to conquer us.” FULL COVERAGE: Democratic National Convention — Election 2024 Winfrey cited the life story of Tessie Prevost, an activist who helped integrate schools in New Orleans as a 6-year-old in the 1950s, against the threat of snipers.
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