As US President Donald J. Trump celebrates his 79th birthday on June 14, his journey stands out as one of the most unconventional in American political history. From his early days as a New York real estate mogul to his rise as now a two-time occupant of the Oval Office. Marked by bold moves, and an unwavering base of supporters, his life story is a blend of business bravado and political resilience.
Born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, Donald John Trump was the fourth of five children in the family of Fred and Mary Trump.
A Look at Trump’s Presidency in Pictures
Against all odds, Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States in November 2016, defeating Hillary Clinton.
Donald Trump Official portrait, 2017
One of the most highlighted moments of Trump’s presidency came in July 2018, when he met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki.
In September 2019, President Donald Trump joined Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ‘Howdy Modi’ event in Houston, Texas.
Donald Trump made history as the first sitting U.S. president to set foot in North Korea, crossing the demilitarized zone in June 2019 during a brief but symbolic meeting with Kim Jong-un.
In February 2020, President Donald Trump was welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ‘Namaste Trump’ event in Ahmedabad, India.
Trump conducting a COVID-19 press briefing with members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
In November 2022, Trump announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election.
Donald Trump picks JD Vance as Vice President nominee
Trump and Kamala Harris faced each other on the debate stage ahead of the 2024 elections
During a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt when a gunman fired from a rooftop. A bullet grazed his ear, and one rallygoer was killed.
Donald Trump secured a decisive victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, defeating Democrat Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump Official portrait, 2025
President Trump gives the inaugural address, a traditional speech by a newly sworn-in president.
President Trump Signs Executive Orders in the Oval Office
President Trump Hosts First Cabinet Meeting Of His Second Term
On February 13, 2025, President Trump, welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House in a landmark gathering of two global leaders.
President Trump Attends Super Bowl 2025
President Trump Hosts Black History Month 2025
U.S. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an Oval Office meeting.
From real estate mogul to reality TV star to President, Donald Trump’s journey has been anything but ordinary. At 79, his influence on American politics shows no signs of fading.
