Nobody expected in 2015, when Donald Trump announced his intention to run for the presidency of the United States, that the situation would go so far. The businessman, who has long been famous for his expressive antics, has become one of the main contenders for the post of head of the White House. Now, it seems, the Americans themselves are shocked because of what choice they have, because a year ago no one took seriously the statements of the extravagant billionaire.
However, if you carefully study the biography of Donald Trump, it becomes clear that this person always confidently goes to his goal, and therefore it is possible that it is Donald Trump who will become the 45th president of America.
Donald Trump: biography, personal life, the first steps in business
Fred Trump, the father of the future billionaire, was the son of German immigrants and already by the age of 25 had his own construction company in New York. In 1930, he met the 18-year-old Scot Mary Mary MacLeod, with whom he married six years later. Donald became the fourth child in the family. As a child, the boy was considered an unbearable child - neither a teacher at school nor parents could control him.
As a result, the 13-year-old mischief was sent to the military academy. Surprisingly, the army discipline has done its job - Donald began to diligently engage in, showed exemplary behavior and excellent success in the sport.
In the photo Donald Trump in his youth while studying at the military academy:
After the military academy, Donald Trump decides to follow in the footsteps of his father and receives a bachelor's degree in economics. Construction, which was devoted to his life by Fred Trump, seriously interested the young man. Already the first construction project of Donald Trump for the construction of a residential complex in Ohio brings the company a double income - $ 6 million net profit.
An important year in Trump's career was 1974: the businessman managed to buy the hotel Commodore and erect a luxurious hotel complex in his place. Soon the whole Manhattan changed its appearance thanks to new buildings of Trump.
By the beginning of the 1990s, Donald Trump's fortune was estimated at $ 1 billion. He owned a network of hotels and casinos, skyscrapers, an airline, a football team, beauty contests "Miss America" and "Miss Universe", as well as a huge number of small firms. Trump began to lose control over the sprawling business and the prospect of bankruptcy loomed over his company. Due to his persistence, Trump managed to get out of the debt hole, covering most of the debts by income from the gaming business. After another economic crisis in 2008, Trump decides to leave the Board of Directors of his company. In the same year, the billionaire issues a book "Trump never gives up. How I turned my biggest problems into success. " In the book he shares the secrets of his successful business, which boils down to a positive attitude, hard work and courage in decision-making.
The personal life of the billionaire is the wives and children of Donald Trump
The first wife of Donald Trump was in 1977, the Czech fashion model Ivan Zelnichkov. In this marriage, three children were born, but in 1992, after 15 years, the couple divorced.
Trump did not stay long in the status of a bachelor: the following year he married the American actress Marla Ann Maples, who gave birth to a businessman's daughter. This marriage lasted only six years.
Donald Trump in one of the TV programs somehow noted that his wives are difficult to compete with his work:
I just know that it was very difficult for them (wives) to compete with what I love. I really love what I do
In early 2005, Trump married a photomodel from Slovenia Melanie Knauss. The 34-year-old woman has repeatedly shone on the pages of popular glossies, sometimes in fairly frank photo sessions.
The third Trump wedding was on the list of the most expensive ceremonies - her budget was $ 45 million.
In 2006, the couple had a son who became the fifth child for the billionaire.
Donald Trump about Russia: what to expect from a potential US president
Numerous children and wives of Donald Trump will not affect in any way what kind of foreign policy the businessman will hold if he finds himself in the presidential chair. But what can one expect of him-even experienced political scientists can not safely assume.
Trump is a real phenomenon. What plays into his hands, for others, could be the end of a political career. What are his negative statements about the Mexicans, ridicule of the disabled, discussion of the size of their own masculine dignity, a scandalous statement about McCain, whom he reproached with captivity during the war, only? Promising to raise the greatness of the country, Trump is not specific, and, therefore, it is completely unclear what can be expected of him in the future. Donald Trump's statements about Russia are full of contradictions. On the one hand, the politician admits that the US should not interfere in "Crimean issues"; on the other hand, it intends to create a "safe zone" near the Syrian-Turkish border, which will lead to a complication of relations between Russia and the United States.
It should be noted that Donald Trump, speaking of Russia, does not consider its policy in a negative way, and is ready to establish relations with Moscow in case of his election as the president of the United States. Nevertheless, if Trump becomes president, the foreign policy of the country will be largely shaped by his surroundings.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
A few months ago, Donald Trump, criticizing Obama, compared him to the Russian president. According to Trump, Putin is a stronger leader:
I think Putin is a very strong leader for Russia. Much stronger than ours
At the same time, the politician stressed that his statement does not mean that he supports the policy of Moscow, although he has repeatedly stressed his willingness to cooperate with the Kremlin.
Speaking about the prospects of Russian-American relations, Donald Trump is not yet ready to make accurate forecasts:
I think that I will have good relations with Russia - but maybe not
In December last year, the Russian president noted that he considered Trump to be a bright and talented person, "the absolute leader of the presidential race", appreciating for Donald Trump the chances in the elections. Trump liked the words of Putin, but he noted that they will not affect their upcoming talks:
Putin spoke very well of me, and it's not bad, it's very good. But the fact that he spoke well of me would not help him in the negotiations. Does not help. Very soon it will become clear whether I will have good relations with Russia or not
Donald Trump, the latest news from the USA
A few days ago, Barack Obama visited Hiroshima, which suffered during the Second World War from an atomic strike by the United States. As a result of the August 1945 bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, more than 200,000 people died. As you know, the reason for the US's entry into World War II was the attack of the Japanese on the Pearl Harbor base in 1941.
Donald Trump, commenting on Obama's visit to Japan, reminded the incumbent president of the death of the military in Pearl Harbor:
President Obama ever discussed a sudden attack on Pearl Harbor during his visit to Japan? Thousands of Americans died then.