US President Donald Trump’s Famous Quotes and Sayings

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Donald Trump's Famous Quotes

Donald John Trump was the 45th President of the United States. He believes that the United States has enormous potential and that it will surpass even its previous successes. Trump was a businessman and a television personality before entering politics. We learned about his early life, political, business, and media careers, schooling, and more in this piece.

Donald J. Trump: Childhood, Early Life, Family and Education

Donald J. Trump was born on June 14, 1946, at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, New York City. Trump was the fourth of five children of Frederick (Fred) Christ Trump, a successful real estate developer, and Mary MacLeod. His father worked as a real estate developer, while his mother was a stay-at-home mom.

Maryanne Trump Barry, Donald’s eldest sister, worked as a federal district court judge and later as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit until her retirement. His elder brother, Frederick, Jr. (Freddy), worked briefly for his father’s business before becoming an airline pilot.

Trump with his wife Melania and children at his campaign announcement. Image Source – bbc.com

From kindergarten through seventh grade, Donald J. Trump attended Kew Forest School. At the age of 13, he enrolled in the New York Military Academy. He attended Fordham University in the year 1964. He receives his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Finance in May 1968.

Donald Trump married Ivana Zelnková, a Czech model, in 1977. Donald John Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Frederick Trump are the couple’s three children. Following Trump’s romance with actress Marla Maples, the couple separated in 1992.

Donald Trump with his then-wife Ivana in 1989. Images Source: www.vip.de

Trump and Maples married in the year 1993. Tiffany Ariana Trump was born to the couple. In 1999, the couple divorced. Trump married Melania Knauss, a Slovenian model, in 2005. Barron Trump was born to the couple.

Donald J. Trump’s Professional Career

Following in his father’s footsteps, Donald Trump started the real estate development business after graduating in 1968. He became the president of his father’s company, Trump Management, in 1971, and made a name for himself in New York City. His name became associated with Manhattan’s most prestigious addresses and, as a result, the rest of the world. Trump Organization is his business empire.

Donald J. Trump’s Career in the Media

Donald Trump is also a published novelist, with over fourteen best-sellers to his credit. His debut book, The Art of the Deal, spent 48 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.

In 2003, he co-produced and presented The Apprentice, a reality show. The competitors competed for a year of work at the Trump Organization, and he performed the role of a Chief Executive. He also co-hosted The Celebrity Apprentice, a similar version of the reality show in which celebrities fought for charity money.

He was a guest on the Howard Stern Show, a nationally syndicated radio show, for around 24 occasions. He was awarded a weekly unpaid guest analyst slot on Fox & Friends in 2011, which he kept until he ran for president in 2015.

Donald J. Trump’s Career in Politics

Donald Trump’s political party affiliation changed numerous times. He first registered as a Republican in Manhattan in 1987, then transferred to the Reform Party, then the Democratic Party, and finally returned to the Republican Party in 1999, 2001, and 2009.

He launched his candidacy for President on June 16, 2015. During the Republican primaries in July 2016, he defeated 17 other candidates.

With the votes of more than 62 million Americans, he was elected President on November 8, 2016, in the biggest Electoral College landslide for a Republican in 28 years. This is the most votes ever cast for a Republican candidate in American history.

Pres. Barack Obama (right) and President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington, D.C., November 10, 2016. Images Source: britannica.com

Trump will seek re-election in the 2020 presidential election in the United States. On August 24, 2020, he was announced as the Republican Party’s nominee.
Former President of the United States Donald Trump expressed his best wishes to the Biden administration in his farewell address to the country on January 19, 2021.
“We inaugurate a new government this week, and we hope for its success in keeping America secure and prosperous,” he said.”
He went on to say, “It was, without a doubt, the most hardest. I didn’t choose the way that would receive the least amount of criticism. Because you chose me to do so, I took on the toughest battles, the most difficult conflicts, and the most difficult decisions. My first and final unwavering focus was on your needs.

Trump, in addition to being a politician, is a successful businessman who has amassed wealth over the course of his career. He became the oldest person to be elected president and the first without prior military or government service when he was elected.

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Over the years, President Donald Trump has made a number of outrageous statements directed at women, minorities, and others. We have compiled a list of Donald Trump’s Famous Quotes that are motivational, most offensive and outrageous quotes to date.

Donald Trump’s Famous Quotes :

“I am the only one who can make America truly great again!” —Donald Trump

“I don’t like to sit back and gloat, because the world is fragile. Life is fragile, so I never really gloat.” —Donald Trump

“You have to think anyway, so why not think big?” —Donald Trump

“Life is actually a series of tests. It’s a social test, a happiness test, a business success test. You’d like to get A’s in all of them.” —Donald Trump

“Nothing is easy, but who wants nothing?” —Donald Trump

“I don’t think I changed a lot although I learned a lot. Adversity can be a wonderful teacher. Some people can’t handle the pressure of it. For me, it was a great thing. I learned about myself going through tough times. I guess I learned well.” —Donald Trump

“Sheer persistence is the difference between success and failure.” —Donald Trump

“You can’t be scared. You do your thing, you hold your ground, you stand up tall, and whatever happens, happens.” —Donald Trump

“This very expensive GLOBAL WARMING bullshit has got to stop. Our planet is freezing, record low temps and our GW scientists are stuck in ice.” —Donald Trump

“I’m an environmentalist. A lot of people don’t understand that. I think I know more about the environment than most people.” —Donald Trump

“When you are wronged repeatedly, the worst thing you can do is continue taking it – fight back!” —Donald Trump

Donald Trump's Famous Quotes

“Friendship can be really tested only in bad times.” —Donald Trump

“But I believe in fair trade, and I will tell you, I have many, many friends heading up corporations, and people that do just business in China, they say it’s virtually impossible. It’s very, very hard to come into China. And yet, we welcome them with open arms.” —Donald Trump

“I have never fired anyone or kept anyone because of ratings or because of entertainment. I keep the people that I think are the best.” —Donald Trump

“When luck is on your side it is not the time to be modest or timid. It is the time to go for the biggest success you can possibly achieve.” —Donald Trump

“I love to remember my enemies and I love to get my enemies. I had some enemies. I had people that really I helped a lot. And when I needed the help, in some cases, they were not there for me.” —Donald Trump

“If you’re going to be truly successful, then set yourself apart from everyone else. Go beyond the limits of what classifies the average person and be exceptional.” —Donald Trump

“Sometimes I don’t like people. And, you know, it doesn’t bother me. The hard ones are when you really like somebody, really respect somebody and they make a mistake.” —Donald Trump

“There’s always luck involved in things, luck is involved in life; you’re born a certain way, you’re born in a certain location, you’re born – country, there’s always luck. And some people disagree that there’s no such thing as luck, well, I’ll take them on anytime you want.” —Donald Trump

In the End:

Donald Trump’s Unknown Facts

1. In 1982, Forbes listed Trump as one of the wealthiest people in the world, with a portion of his family’s estimated $200 million net worth.

2. Forbes assessed his net worth at 2.1 billion dollars in its 2020 Billionaire list, making him the first billionaire American President.

3. According to The New York Times, Trump was a millionaire by the age of eight, after borrowing at least $60 million from his father and failing to repay him.

4. Trump has personally guaranteed debt of 241 million dollars, the majority of which is due by 2024. Lenders may contemplate foreclosing on a sitting president if he is re-elected and fails to repay or restructure the debt.

5. Trump employed ghostwriters to write books on business, finance, or politics. His book, The Art of the Deal, was ghostwritten by Tony Schwartz. The book is Trump’s second favorite after the Bible.

6. Donald Trump has been elected as the 45th President of the United States of America. He is the third President of the United States to be impeached in the country’s history.

7. Donald Trump’s mother was a Scottish immigrant to the United States in 1930. She was formerly employed as a domestic helper.

8. When the Justice Department charged Trump of breaking the “Fair Housing Act” in 1973, he was thrust into the spotlight for the first time.

9. Trump’s Vodka, his own vodka brand, was released in 2006. Trump also has his own bottled water brand, “Trump Ice.”

10. After previous US President Ronald Reagan, he is the only US President to have a star on the “Hollywood Walk of Fame.”

11. From 1996 to 2015, he was a co-owner of the Miss Universe and Miss USA organizations.

12. He’s been nominated for a “Emmy Award” twice. He also belongs to the “Screen Actors Guild.”

13. In the 1994 film “The Little Rascals,” Trump portrayed an oil tycoon.

14. He took over as host and Executive Producer of the NBC reality show “The Apprentice” in 2009.

15. In 2013, Trump was inducted into the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame.

16. Donald Trump has made cameo appearances in eight films and TV shows.

17. Donald Trump is close buddies with Vince McMahon, the owner of the WWE. He is also a World Wrestling Entertainment enthusiast (WWE).

18. He was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States of America on November 8, 2016. He is also the longest-serving president in American history.

We believe these Donald Trump’s quotations should have motivated you to find a way to win even when the odds are stacked against you. What was your favorite of Donald Trump’s famous quotes? What more Donald Trump quotes do you think should be included in the list? Please share your thoughts in the comments area below.