Donald Trump is a controversial figure who has been in the public eye for many years. As a businessman, reality TV star and politician, he has attracted a lot of attention and attention. Here are some mind-blowing facts about Donald Trump that you probably haven’t heard.
1. Trump became a millionaire by the age of 8
According to his father’s tax returns, by the age of eight, Donald Trump was already a millionaire. He inherited much of his fortune from his father, who was a successful real estate developer.
2. Trump’s “You’re Fired” catchphrase was actually a branding strategy
Trump’s catchphrase on his reality show The Apprentice was “You’re fired!” This catchphrase was actually a branding strategy designed to sell products with the phrase printed on it.
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3. Trump had a cameo in Home Alone 2
In 1992, Trump had a brief cameo in the film. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. He appears for a few seconds to give directions to the protagonist, played by Macaulay Culkin.
4. Trump owns a vineyard in Virginia.
In addition to real estate, Trump also owns a vineyard in Virginia. The vineyard, called Trump Winery, produces a variety of wines and has received several awards.
5. Trump has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Image Credit: Shutterstock. In 2007, Trump was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the entertainment industry. The star is located near the Dolby Theater, where the Oscar ceremony takes place.
6. Trump is germophobic
According to several sources, including former White House aides, Trump is a germaphobe who is very picky about cleanliness. He reportedly hates shaking hands and avoids touching doorknobs and elevator buttons.
7. Trump was the first president to be impeached twice
In 2020 and 2021, Trump was impeached twice by the US House of Representatives, making him the first president in history to be impeached twice. The first impeachment was linked to his alleged attempts to pressure Ukraine into investigating his political rival, and the second was linked to his role in instigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.
8. Trump filed for bankruptcy several times
Despite being a billionaire, Trump has declared bankruptcy several times. In fact, he has filed for bankruptcy six times, most recently in 2009.
9. Trump was once the owner of the Miss Universe pageant.
Trump once owned the Miss Universe pageant, which he bought in 1996. He later sold the pageant in 2015 after a controversy over comments he made about Mexican immigrants during his presidential campaign.
10. Trump has his own board game
In 1989, Trump released his own board game called Trump: The Game. The game was designed to simulate the experience of being a real estate developer. The updated version featured Trump’s signature line, “You’re fired!”
11. Trump was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Trump was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 for his contributions to the professional wrestling industry. Over the years, he has made several appearances on WWE shows and even competed in a Billionaire Clash match at WrestleMania 23 in 2007.
12 Trump Once Owned A Pro Football Team
In 1984, Trump bought the New Jersey Generals, a professional football team in the United States Football League. However, the league eventually folded and Trump’s investment in the team did not pay off.
These mind-blowing facts provide insight into the life and career of Donald Trump. Although he was a controversial and divisive figure, it cannot be denied that he had an indelible impact on American culture and politics.
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