ELECTION COUNTDOWN: We Chart Donald Trump’s Astonishing Rise From Egomaniacal Real Estate Mogul to President

Before entering politics, began working on his father’s real estate business, eventually becoming the president of the Trump Organization in 1971.

In 1989, he appeared at a press conference where he shared more details about the Trump Taj Mahal (now Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City).

Donald and his now-wife, Melania Trump (née Knauss), attended the Academy Awards.

They tied the knot in January 2005, months after The Apprentice star proposed to her at the 2004 Met Gala with a 15-carat diamond engagement ring.

Donald posed for the press as he led The Apprentice Season 6 open casting call kickoff.

Donald attended the 57th Annual Miss USA competition in 2008, years before he was forced to sell the Miss Universe Organization to WME after his controversial comment about Mexicans.

In 2016, Donald launched his campaign with the slogan, “Make America Great Again,” after successfully securing the Republican nomination.

Donald was inaugurated in January 2017 and ultimately became the 45th president of the U.S.

He said in his speech: “This is your day. This is your celebration. And this, the United States of America, is your country.

“What truly matters is not which party controls our government, but whether our government is controlled by the people.

“January 20th 2017, will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again. The forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer. Everyone is listening to you now.”

The Republican presidential nominee appeared at the National Rifle Association’s convention in Houston, Texas, where he spoke about his desire to run again in the 2024 election.

He said: “We will fight for America like no one has ever fought before. 2024 is our final battle. With you at my side, we will demolish the deep state.”

Donald added, “With your support, we will go on to victory in the likes of which no one has ever seen, and we will evict crooked Joe Biden from the White House on November 5th, 2024. The great silent majority is rising like never before. And under our leadership, the forgotten man and woman will be forgotten no longer. We are one movement, one people, one family, and one glorious nation under God. And together, we will make America powerful again.”