Donald Trump: America’s Polarizing Politician…

Donald Trump is the name of the 45th president of the United States: a name that throws up instant debate and polarizing opinion. Born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City, Trump rose to fame through his business career, building his family's real estate company to a global brand ¹. Politics would thrust him into unprecedented levels of fame and controversy.

*Early Life and Business Career*

Trump graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968. Trump formally inherited the family business of real estate by expanding its scope into skyscrapers and constructing, hotels, casinos, and golf courses ¹ in 1971. There were several challenges that led to bankruptcies and lawsuits against Trump's business ventures; yet, he marketed and managed to regain well.

Presidential Campaigns and Policies

It begins with Trump’s presidential ambitions in 2000 but he eventually gained momentum during his presidential candidacy in 2016. He campaigned for reforms on immigration, new trade policies, and an "America First" foreign policy ¹. During his term as president, Trump initiated some influential policies which include tax cuts and tariffs-a trade war against China, withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord.
- Immigration Policies: Mandating travel ban and…