Religion: Presbyterian Education: Attended Fordham University; Graduated Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (1968) Occupation: Businessman Political Party: Republican Other Government Positions:
None
Presidential Salary: $400,000/year + $50,000 expense account (donated by Trump)
On December 18, the House of Representatives approved two articles of impeachment against Trump, one for abuse of power and the other for obstruction of Congress.
2020
On February 5, the Senate acquitted Trump of both articles of impeachment made against him by the House of Representatives.
Amid a worldwide pandemic, Trump tested positive for COVID-19 on October 2.
2021
On January 6, pro-Trump protestors stormed the Capitol building disrupting the count of Electoral College votes.
On January 13, the House of Representatives approved one article of impeachment against Trump for incitement of insurrection. He was acquitted by the Senate on February 13.
From the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia, in addition to information on the Presidents themselves, they have first lady and cabinet member biographies, listings of presidential staff and advisers, and timelines detailing significant events in the lives of each administration.
Trump was the first president elected without any political or military background.
Trump was the first president to have multiple divorces.
Trump's First Lady, Melania, became the first First Lady to become a U.S. citizen by naturalization instead of by birth or descent.
Trump was the first president twice impeached by the House of Representatives.
Trump was the first president since Andrew Johnson to skip his successor's inauguration.
On May 30, 2024, Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts by a jury in New York State court.
While campaigning for the presidency in 2024 near Butler, Pennsylvania, the former president survived an assassination attempt. Trump was injured in the upper right ear. One supporter in the crowd was killed and two others were critically injured.
Trump was the oldest sitting president. He was 78 years, 220 days old when inaugurated for the second of his non-consecutive terms.
Quotes:
“No dream is too big. No challenge is too great. Nothing we want for our future is beyond our reach.”
“You have to think anyway, so why not think big?”
“I judge people based on their capability, honesty, and merit.”
America's Presidents - Donald Trump