Donald Trump, the new politic

Donald Trump

Donald Trump is a reality TV star and billionaire business magnate who is the 2016 presumptive Republican presidential nominee.

Trump, 69, has surprised political analysts since he entered the race in June. His bombastic style and relentless attacks on President Obama have attracted wide appeal among conservative voters.

However, Trump has also generated constant controversy from comments he's made about people with disabilities, women and ethnic groups. On the day of his announcement, he stereotyped illegal immigrants from Mexico as criminals and rapists. Since then, comments about Muslims, Sen. John McCain and Fox News host Megyn Kelly have sparked intense backlash, but not slowed his campaign momentum.

Prior to running for president, Trump was known for his flamboyant real estate projects around the world, many of them bearing his name. His business empire has also included golf courses, casinos, clothing lines and the Miss USA/Miss Universe beauty pageants. For over a decade, he was also on TV as the host and producer of NBC reality show “The Apprentice.”

Trump, who was previous married to Ivana Trump and Marla Maples, is currently married to the former Melania Knauss. He is the father to Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany and Barron Trump.