* Donald John Trump, was born June 14, 1946.
* He will be 70 years old on election day.
* From the Internet, he is 6' 2" and weighs 236 lbs.
* He has a full head of blond/brown hair, which is long and
elaborately combed to cover male-pattern baldness.
* His eyes are blue.
* His eyes are blue.
* He wears a size 12 shoe.
* Donald Trump was the fourth of five children born over eleven years.
* The eldest, Mary Ann, was born in 1937 and is currently a
Federal Judge.
Federal Judge.
* His older brother, Fred Jr, died in early adulthood as a
result of complications from alcoholism.
result of complications from alcoholism.
* He has another older sister, Elizabeth and a younger
brother, Robert. That he had two older sisters tells us that somewhere there is a picture of him dressed as a girl having tea with a bunch of girls and dolls.
brother, Robert. That he had two older sisters tells us that somewhere there is a picture of him dressed as a girl having tea with a bunch of girls and dolls.
* Donald Trump has been married three times, which confirms he is an eternal optimist.
* Trump's first wife, Ivana, was an immigrant from
Czechoslovakia and a divorcee, married four times. She is a life long avid skier and worked in the design department at the Trump Organization.
Czechoslovakia and a divorcee, married four times. She is a life long avid skier and worked in the design department at the Trump Organization.
* Marla Maples, Trump's second wife is an actress and model.
* Trump's third wife, Melania is an immigrant from Slovenia.
She was born in Yugoslavia and has was a "super model."
She was born in Yugoslavia and has was a "super model."
* Two of Trump's children, Donald Jr and Ivanka, matriculated to and graduated from Penn State. Son Eric, went to Georgetown. Both are "Ivy League" schools
* Donald Trump has said he is Presbyterian.
* Donald Trump does not appear to have had any interest in
occults, mysticism or exotic mythologies.
occults, mysticism or exotic mythologies.
* Donald Trump's oldest daughter Ivanka is married to a Jared Kushner, who is Jewish, and her three children are Jewish as is she, having converted. Jared who is a newspaper publisher and investor. The Kushner family is very successful in New York City area real estate.
* Donald's grandmother, mother, first wife, and third wife were
all immigrants.
all immigrants.
* Donald Trump was born and raised in Queens New York.
* Though his family was very wealthy, Trump's boyhood home in
the Jamaica Estates section of Queens was not a grand mansion. The Trump home was a larger version of the homes Fred Trump was building for his tenants.
the Jamaica Estates section of Queens was not a grand mansion. The Trump home was a larger version of the homes Fred Trump was building for his tenants.
* There are no indications that the Trump family lived among
the wealthy elites on vacations or country clubs as they made their wealth, they did not inherit it.
the wealthy elites on vacations or country clubs as they made their wealth, they did not inherit it.
* Queens is the largest of New York's five boroughs and the
most ethnically diverse.
most ethnically diverse.
* Trump attended a local private day school, the Kew Forrest
School, in Queens until Eighth grade.
School, in Queens until Eighth grade.
* His secondary schooling was at New York Military Academy
which is about 60 miles north of NYC in Cornwall on the Hudson. He was the class of 1964. He was never a "Preppie".
which is about 60 miles north of NYC in Cornwall on the Hudson. He was the class of 1964. He was never a "Preppie".
* Trump never embraced any aspect of the "Hippie" movement of the time.
* Trump was a very good high school athlete - football, soccer, and especially baseball. He had potential to become a professional
baseball player.
baseball player.
* Even in high school - Trump liked women and women liked him.
* Trump was generally popular in high school.
* Trump's boarding school room mate liked him.
* He attended Fordham University in NYC for two years and
transferred to the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.
transferred to the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.
* At that time, the Wharton School offered a rare program for
Real Estate Business.
Real Estate Business.
* Though he was of age, Donald Trump did not serve in Vietnam.
* He was not drafted due to bone spurs in his heels (4F) and
student deferments.
student deferments.
* Ultimately, in the draft lottery, he drew a high number.
* By all we know, Donald Trump does not smoke, drink or use
recreational drugs. He'll be the first President in more than 25 years who hasn't smoked Marijuana.
* BTW: Trump's children don't smoke or drink
* Trump makes it well known that he enjoys sexual interaction
with women.
with women.
* I am unaware that Donald Trump is a recreational gambler.
* His doctor publicly announced Donald to be in excellent
health.
health.
The Trump family story is a very American story of self-made success and wealth.
* Donald Trump's grandparents immigrated to the U.S. from
Alsace (Kallstadt, Germany) which throughout history has been alternately French and German apparantely having been something of a doormat nation. The Trumps are German, originally speaking the same German dialect as the Amish of Lancaster County, PA.
* His maternal grandparents lived in Scotland.
* Freiderich (Drumph) Trump made a small but respectable
fortune in the late 19th Century in the mining boom towns of the American Northwest.
fortune in the late 19th Century in the mining boom towns of the American Northwest.
* He returned to Germany to marry his childhood neighbor,
Elizabeth Christ.
Elizabeth Christ.
* The newly married Trumps resettled in the Borough of Queens
New York.
New York.
* Freidrich was establishing a Real Estate business in Queens
when he died suddenly at age 49 in 1918.
when he died suddenly at age 49 in 1918.
* In 1920, at the age of 15, Fred Trump (Freiderich's son and
Donald's father), started a business partnership with his widowed mother called Elizabeth Trump and Son.
Donald's father), started a business partnership with his widowed mother called Elizabeth Trump and Son.
* This business was built upon the real estate holdings that
his father, Frederich, had amassed a small fortune, worth about $500,000.00 in today's dollars.
his father, Frederich, had amassed a small fortune, worth about $500,000.00 in today's dollars.
This is the original "seed money" of the current Trump Organization.
* Elizabeth and Fred remained close business partners her
entire life (she died in 1966).
entire life (she died in 1966).
* In 1936 Fred Trump (age 31) married Mary Ann MacLeod (age
24) of Stoneaway Scotland.
24) of Stoneaway Scotland.
* During the depression, Fred Trump built and successfully
operated a supermarket (a new concept at the time) which was sold to King Kullen Co. and operates this day.
operated a supermarket (a new concept at the time) which was sold to King Kullen Co. and operates this day.
* Fred Trump made a lot of money building housing for the
military during WWII.
military during WWII.
* Fred Trump was investigated by the Justice Department for
making "excessive profits" from government contracts.
making "excessive profits" from government contracts.
* Nearly all of the building of Elizabeth Trump and Son's non government building was residential property in Queens.
* Fred Trump died in 1999 at age 94, beloved and worth
between $250 million and $300 million. His wife died a year later.
between $250 million and $300 million. His wife died a year later.
"The Donald's" career:
Donald Trump is the greatest career achiever of the "baby boomer"generation.
Donald Trump has reached the zenith in his careers as book author, TV entertainer, sports entertainer, Real Estate developer, and currently politician.
* Donald Trump has authored more than 18 books. At least one
of them, The Art of the Deal was a top seller.
* Donald says that the Holy Bible is his favorite book. The
Art of the Deal is his 2nd favorite book. And The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale is his third favorite book.
Art of the Deal is his 2nd favorite book. And The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale is his third favorite book.
* He likes golf. Donald Trump has developed more than 11 golf
courses which bear his name.
courses which bear his name.
* Donald Trump has twice been nominated for an Emmy Award
* Donald Trump has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
* Donald Trump has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
* Donald Trump has been inducted to the Professional
Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Wrestling Hall of Fame.
* Donald Trump has appeared in more than a dozen movies such
as Home Alone 2, Zoolander, and Little Rascals
as Home Alone 2, Zoolander, and Little Rascals
* Donald Trump has been a guest actor in more than six TV shows
such as Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Days of Our Lives, Sex and the City, and others.
such as Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Days of Our Lives, Sex and the City, and others.
* Trump has been the Executive Producer of seven TV shows.
* Trump has been the guest host of five TV shows such as Extra,
Larry King Live, and Saturday Night Live and more.
Larry King Live, and Saturday Night Live and more.
* Donald Trump has been co producer of the longest running
reality TV show.
reality TV show.
* Donald Trump performed in several WWE wrestling shows.
* Donald performed in Wrestlemania 23 which set attendance
records and revenue records up til that time.
records and revenue records up til that time.
* In his first candidacy for public office, Donald Trump
received the most popular votes for the President of the United States out of a field of experienced and successful politicians. And in most cases, he achieved this with less money than any of his opponents.
received the most popular votes for the President of the United States out of a field of experienced and successful politicians. And in most cases, he achieved this with less money than any of his opponents.
Keeping in mind that 90% of start up businesses fail, Trump's record of enterprise is nothing short of amazing.
Donald Trump has enjoyed success in at least 11 very different enterprises:
Professional football, Ice Skating rinks, Fragrance, Ice, Steaks, Wines, Model management, Airline, blenders, Men's wear, Bicycle races, world class beauty contests, and many others. In some of these, such as model management, his firm has risen to the top of that particular industry.
* There are 31 buildings that bear his name.
* The largest private real estate development in New York is
Trump Riverside. Drive down the Henry Hudson Blvd. - you can't miss them.
Trump Riverside. Drive down the Henry Hudson Blvd. - you can't miss them.
* There are at least 12 Trump Towers
* There are at least 6 Trump Plazas.
* There are at least 11 Trump Golf Course developments
* And much, much, more in Trump real estate.
* Trump Entertainment, casinos and resorts was recently sold
to Carl Ichan.
to Carl Ichan.
* Donald Trump's personal managing of the Wollman Ice Skating
Rink project in the early 1980's is the quintessential case study for MBA students in Wharton, Harvard, and other business schools. His performance there was phenomenal.
Rink project in the early 1980's is the quintessential case study for MBA students in Wharton, Harvard, and other business schools. His performance there was phenomenal.
* Donald Trump's privately held businesses have employed more
than 200,000 people.
than 200,000 people.
* In the casino business in Atlantic City, Trump had to do business with known mobsters - and he stayed "clean" and alive.
* Aside from his personal investments, Donald Trump has never
been a Wall Street "player".
been a Wall Street "player".
The Political Trump: about 1967 - 1987 - Democrat (he was a supporter of Ronald Reagan)
1987 - 1999 - Republican
1999 - 2001 - Reform Party (he supported Ross Perot)
2001 - 2009 - Democrat
2009 - 2011 - Republican
2011 - 2012 - Independent
2012 - Present - Republican
Donald Trump was openly supportive of Mitt Romney's candidacy.
Donald Trump does not seem to hold political party organizations in high regard.
For the most part, his political involvement has been for practical reasons.
Donald Trump does not appear to be held to political ideology.
Some "bullet points":
* Trump has an extraordinarily energetic central nervous system much like Teddy Roosevelt but more targeted to industry and enterprise.
* Trump's presidency will be very energetic, transparent, and
communicative.
* Trump will be a very hard working President.
* His interaction with his older brother (who everybody loved)
tells me that he thinks that everybody is like him - or wants to be - or should be.
tells me that he thinks that everybody is like him - or wants to be - or should be.
* His relationship with his older brother was a hard lesson in
tolerance for him.
* Trump is the Babe Ruth of career achievements.
* He is dumb like a fox. When you think he just said something stupid - he didn't. It's just that you were not his target audience.
* Trump knows the people - the folk.
* His son, Donald Jr. is right. Trump is a "Blue Collar
Billionaire".
Billionaire".
* More than anything, his TV show, The Apprentice, was his
passion. He wants all Americans to have confidence (like he does) to venture.
passion. He wants all Americans to have confidence (like he does) to venture.
* Donald Trump is attracted to and marries smart, high achieving women.
* The highest levels of a Trump Administration is certain to
have many women - and they will be bright and assertive.
have many women - and they will be bright and assertive.
* Donald Trump's children are very important to him. And it
shows.
shows.
Note: We know nothing of our current President after two terms in office. All of his records are sealed for "...the most transparent Administration in history!"
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Contributed by Dr. J. Rust, Ph.D. Physics, Edited by Adrian Vance
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