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.
Trump safe after gunshots reported in his vicinity in Florida, campaign team say
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDonald Trump is safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service said. It was not immediately clear whether the reported shots on Sunday afternoon (September 15) were targeted at the Republican presidential nominee.
The US Secret Service said it was investigating and that the incident occurred shortly before 2pm local time. “The former president is safe,” according to the Secret Service.
Two months ago, Mr Trump was shot during an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania, and a bullet grazed his ear. READ MORE: Police descend near cemetery after human remains found from historic burial site Mr Trump had returned to Florida this weekend from a West Coast visit that included a Friday night rally in Las Vegas and a Utah fundraiser.
The campaign did not immediately provide any additional details. No injuries were reported, according to a spokesperson for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.
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