Donald John Trump, known as Donald J Trump, a real estate mogul, became the 45th President of the United States of America after defeating his rival Hillary Clinton with a thumping majority. Trump’s life is full of scandals and controversies, but he is famous worldwide. His journey from a business tycoon to the president of one of the most powerful countries highlights his resilience and charisma. In this post, We will discuss some entertaining and unknown things you will be amazed to know about Donald Trump.
Donald Trump Grew Up Rich
Doland Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in New York. While he was growing up, he lived in Jamaica Estates, which was an affluent neighborhood in Queens. He is the youngest of five siblings and was born into a wealthy family. His father owned a real estate company that developed properties for white people and made a decent amount of money.
Doland Trump Attended New York Military Academy
New York Military Academy, or NYMA, is a private boarding school where Trump went for high school education. He was a bright and sharp student and was made Captain in his Senior year at the academy. Donald Trump credits his disciplinary behaviours and success to the New York Military Academy.
Doland Trump Wrote Several Books
Donald Trump co-authored several books. His first book was published in 1987. It was a memoir and business advice book. Since then, he has been actively writing books. He has written over 15 books as a co-author on various subjects. His most famous books are – The Art of the Deal, The America We Deserve, Think Like a Billionaire, and The Art of the Comeback.
Donald Trump’s Last Name is Drumpf
The grandfather of Doland J Trump had the last name Drumpf. However, when he migrated from Germany to the USA, he changed it to Trump for easy pronunciation and to Americanize it.
Donald Trump Married Three Times
Donald Trump married three times. He married Ivana Marie Trump in 1977 and was married till 1990. Ivana was a fashion model and businesswoman. Donald Trump married his second wife, Marla Maples, in 1993. She was a model, singer, and television personality. They were together for 7 years and divorced in 1997. He dated Melania for a while before marrying her in 2005. They have been living together since then.
Donald Trump Released a Board Game
Donald Trump created and released a game for teens and adults in 1989. It was a board game based on real estate. The game had many similarities with the original Monopoly game. However, the game didn’t gain much popularity, and Trump stopped the production of the following manufacturer units. This game was made in collaboration with the Milton Bradley Company. After 15 years, when Trump gained popularity, he re-released the game.
Donald Trump is The Richest President to Date
According to Forbes, Donald Trump’s net worth is 7.5 Billion Dollars, making him the richest President in the history of the United States. While most American presidents were wealthy, Trump’s fortune surpassed the previous richest President, John F. Kennedy.
Doland Trump Doesn’t Drink Alcohol
Donald Trump used to drink alcohol occasionally in the beginning years of his life. But then he faced an incident involving an alcohol tragedy at his home. His older brother, Fred Trump Jr., had alcoholism, and despite his father’s disapproval, he continued to drink heavily. Later, his brother lost his life because of it. Donald said that it was a significant eye-opener for him. Since his brother’s death, Donald Trump has completely stopped drinking alcohol and smoking.
Donald Trump Declared Bankruptcy
Donald Trump declared bankruptcy for his different businesses six times. The first time it happened was in July 1991. His property, the Taj Mahal, Atlanta, filed for bankruptcy. Soon, his two casinos in Atlanta filed for bankruptcy as well. The last time he declared bankruptcy was in 2009 when Trump Entertainment Resort failed to make enough money. This took place after the great recession of 2008.
Doland Trump Owns Over 15 Golf Courses
Donald Trump is fond of sports, and he owns fifteen golf courses across the world. Twelve of these golf courses are in the United States of America. Two are located in Scotland, one in Ireland, and one more in the UAE. Nine golf courses owned by Trump are private. Only people with VIP membership are allowed to participate in those golf courses. There are rumors that he will soon open 3 more golf courses in Asia.
Donald Trump Loves to Watch WWE
Along with his interest in real estate and politics, Trump is also a fan of WWE. After hosting Wrestle Mania 4 and 5 at the Trump Plaza in Atlanta, Trump became so interested in WWE that in 2007, he started actively organizing the matches. In 2009, he purchased the rights to Monday Night Raw.
Doland Trump Owned Miss Universe Pageant
In 1996, Donald Trump bought the Miss Universe pageant from ITT Corp. He co-owned Miss USA and Miss Teen USA from 1996 to 2015. He shifted the headquarters of the pageant to New York and also signed an agreement with the NBC channel. The pageant earned him more than 3 Million Dollars every year for several years.
Donald Trump Built the Trump Tower
Donald Trump began the construction of the Trump Tower in 1979, and it was completed in 1983. It is an affluent building located in Manhattan with 84 floors. Many of Trump’s relatives and friends lived in the building. Donald Trump owns a three-storied penthouse in the building. Before becoming the 45th president, Trump used to live in that building.
Trump Was Convicted of Felonies
Trump became the first American President who was convicted of felonies. He was charged with 34 cases of false business records. No other president has been accused of felonies in the history of the United States of America to date. These charges were part of a broader investigation into Trump’s business practices, which have been under inspection both during and after his presidency.