Donald Trump

last updated 16 Sep 2023

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Overview:
Donald Trump served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
He beat Hillary Clinton in 2016 and lost to Joe Biden in 2020.
His presidency was marked by both strong support from his base and significant opposition due to his polarizing rhetoric and policy decisions.
Before entering politics, Trump gained fame as a real estate developer and reality TV host.

His support base has been estimated to range from around 25% to 40% of the U.S. population, depending on the time period and specific polling data.

Legal Issues:
Trump is charged with 91 felony charges which could add up to over 100 years in jail.

Trial Dates:
Oct 2, 2023 - Business fraud in New York
Oct 23, 2023 2 of trumps co-defendants in the Georgia Election Interference case
Date for Trump and other 16 co-defendants TBD
Mar 4, 2024 - January 6 Election Aftermath
Mar 25, 2024 - Stormy Daniels
May 20, 2024 - Classified Document case in FLorida
See Master Calendar of Trump Court Dates: Criminal and Civil Cases
Catch Up on Where the Trump Investigations Stand | NY Times January, 2024

January 6 and the 2020 Election Aftermath
Case type: Criminal
Charges: 4 counts: conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights.
Where: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Prosecutor: Jack Smith, DOJ special counsel
When: Trial March 4, 2024. It was delayed as of January 2024.
Penalties: A fine or not more than 10 years in prison, or both plus other similar penalties.

Classified Documents at Mar-a-Lago
Case type: Criminal
Charges: Violations of the Espionage Act, which criminalizes unauthorized possession of defense information, and conspiracy to obstruct justice.
Where: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Prosecutor: Jack Smith, DOJ special counsel
When: May 20, 2024
Penalties: Substantial prison time.
Why he'll win the Classified Document Case

Election Interference Case in Fulton County Georgia
Case type: Criminal
Charges: 19 defendants and 41 felony counts
violation of Georgia's Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (Rico).
His other charges include solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer, conspiring to commit impersonating a public officer, conspiring to commit forgery, conspiring to commit false statements, and writing and conspiring to file false documents.
Where: Fulton County, Georgia
Prosecutor: Fani Willis, Fulton County district attorney
When: 2 co-defendants - March 4 trial

Trump and other 17 defendants TBD
Penalties: 20-year jail sentence

Stormy Daniels Hush Money
Case type: Criminal
Charges: 34 counts of falsifying business records
Where: New York County
Prosecutor: Alvin Bragg, Manhattan district attorney
When: March 25, 2024
Penalties: Probation or up to 4 years in prison

Business Fraud in New York
Case type: Civil
Charges: Trump his adult sons Donald Jr and Eric, the Trump Organization and others, inflated their net worth by billions.
Where: New York County
Prosecutor: Letitia James, New York attorney general
When: October 2. Found guilty. Penalty phase ongoing as of February, 2024
Penalties: $250 million in damages. Stop the Trumps from running businesses in New York.

Sources:
The Case(s) Against Donald Trump | New York Magazine
How big are Donald Trump's legal problems?
Donald Trump legal issues: What indictment charges, lawsuits and investigations is he facing? | Reuters

Impeachments:
2019: Allegations that Trump sought help from Ukrainian authorities to favor him in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

2021: Incitement of Insurrection at the US Capital on Jan 6, 2021

Elections:

As of the first Republican Candidate Debate on August 24, which Trump skipped, he was 37 points ahead of his nearest rival, Florida Govenor Ron DeSantis, in the polls.
See Republican Debates and Primaries

2016
2016 - 2020 camparison.

Presidential Rating:
See Presidential Ratings
Trump ranked 44 out of 44, as the worst president in history.
He tied for last with James Buchanan (1921) in 1 survey and, Andrew Johnson (1865) in another.

New Worth:
Various news organizations have attempted to estimate his wealth. Forbes estimates it at $2.5 billion as of April 12, 2023, with Trump making much higher claims. Trump received gifts, loans, and inheritance, over $400 million, from his father. His primary business has been real estate ventures, including hotels, casinos, and golf courses.

Residences:

Currently (Summer 2023) his primary residence is the Mar-a-Largo Club in Palm Beach, FL. Where he and Melania live in the owners suite.
He also spends time at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ where A villa on the premises is reserved for Trump's exclusive use.
The three-story penthouse at the 68 story Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue in New York City was Trump's primary residence from November 1983 until September 2019.

In his youth he lived with his family in a 23-room mansion Fred Trump built on two adjoining lots on Midland Parkway in Jamaica Estates, Queens, an affluent suburban neighborhood.

See Residences of Donald Trump | wikipedia

Family:

Parents: Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump. Fred was a successful real estate developer who founded the Trump Organization. Siblings: Maryanne, Fred Jr., Elizabeth, and Robert.

Wives and Children

Ivana Trump - Married 197; divorced 1990 - fashion model and businesswoman from Czechoslovakia
Children:
- Donald Jr.
- Ivanka - husband Jared Kushner

For much of his career, Kushner worked as a real-estate investor in New York City, especially through the family business, Kushner Companies. He took over the company after his father Charles Kushner was convicted for 18 criminal charges.
- Eric
All are executives of the Trump Organization and have been involved in politics.
Ivana's divorce settlement included $14 million, a 45-room Connecticut mansion, an apartment in the Trump Plaza, and the use of Mar-a-Lago for one month a year.
Marla Maples - Married 1993; divorced 1999 - actress and television personality
Children:
- Tiffany - Law school graduate and social media personality.
Melania - Married 2005 - former model from Slovenia
Children:
- Barron - Student at a private school in Florida.

Real estate Projects:

Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York City, is a 58-story mixed-use skyscraper that Trump completed in 1983. It includes luxury apartments, a penthouse where Trump lived until he moved into the White House, and commercial space.
Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is a 126-room estate that Trump acquired in 1985 and converted into a private club. It has been Trump's winter home since 2019.
Trump National Doral Miami is a 800-acre golf resort in Miami, Florida, that Trump acquired in 2012. It includes four golf courses, a spa, and a hotel.
Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, Illinois, is a 92-story mixed-use skyscraper that Trump completed in 2009. It includes a luxury hotel, condominiums, and commercial space.
Trump International Hotel, Washington, D.C.: This hotel is located in the Old Post Office Building and is part of the Trump International Hotel brand. It features upscale accommodations and dining options.
Trump International Golf Links, Scotland: Trump has several golf courses around the world, including this golf resort in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Donald Trump began developing properties in Atlantic City, New Jersey in the early 1980s. He received his first casino license in 1982 and opened his first casino, the Trump Plaza, in 1984. Over the next decade, he opened two more casinos in Atlantic City, the Trump Taj Mahal and the Trump Marina.
Trump's casinos were initially successful, but they began to struggle in the late 1990s and early 2000s due to increased competition from other casinos in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Trump Entertainment Resorts, the company that owned Trump's casinos, filed for bankruptcy four times between 1991 and 2014. Trump sold his interest in Trump Entertainment Resorts in 2009,
Trump World Tower in Manhattan, New York City, is a 72-story residential skyscraper that Trump completed in 2001. It includes luxury apartments and penthouses.

These are just a few of Trump's many real estate projects. He has also developed office buildings, hotels, casinos, and golf courses around the world.
It's important to note that Trump's real estate empire has been plagued by financial problems and legal troubles.

Religion:
Donald Trump was raised in the Presbyterian Church. In 1978, he converted to the Episcopal Church, of which he remains a member.

Trump has said that he believes in God and that his faith is important to him. He has also said that he attends church regularly, although he has been criticized for missing services on occasion.

For a while he attended, with his father, the Marble Collegiate Church, New York, a Reformed Church in America, led by Norman Vincent Peal, who's book "The Power of Positive Thinking" was a best seller.
As President Trump found out that doesn't always work.

The Reformed Church in America is a mainline Christian church closely associated the Presbyterian Church (USA), the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the United Church of Christ.

Personality:

I asked an AI app to give a short summary:

Narcissism: Some psychologists have diagnosed him with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), while others have argued that he simply has a strong personality.
Extroversion: He is an Extrovert and Machiavellian (manipulative and cunning).
Dauntless: - Not afraid to take risks or to challenge the status quo. He is also said to be very impulsive and to act on his gut instinct.