Donald Trump

Donald Trump was born in 1946 in Queens, New York, US. Donald Trump's background is described as German and Scottish descent. Growing up, the family was wealthy — father Fred Trump ran a large Brooklyn–Queens real-estate business. Entered his father's real-estate business; later shifted to licensing the family name.

Born

1946 · Queens, New York, US

Roots

German and Scottish descent

Family

Wealthy

Father Fred Trump ran a large Brooklyn–Queens real-estate business.

Education

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Started with

$60.7M+

NYT investigation: at least $60.7M in loans from his father — ~$413M lifetime, adjusted.

Affiliations & societies

FreemasonryRumor — unverified

A recurring online claim; no lodge records or credible reporting support it.

Information only — claims like these are often unverifiable and may be wrong.

The pathway

1. 1968 · age 22
   Joins the family firm$60.7M loans

   Begins working at his father's company, supported by family loans and loan guarantees.

2. 1978 · age 32
   Grand Hyatt deal

   First Manhattan project, financed with his father's loan guarantees and a tax abatement.

3. 1983 · age 37
   Trump Tower opens
4. 1991 · age 45
   Casino bankruptcies

   The Taj Mahal and other properties enter bankruptcy under debt he had personally guaranteed.

5. 2004 · age 58
   The Apprentice

   Hosts the NBC show; name licensing becomes a major revenue source.

6. 2016 · age 70
   Elected 45th US President
7. 2024 · age 78
   Elected 47th US President