Donald Trump’s transformation: before and after photos
See how Donald Trump went from real estate tycoon to American politician.
October 31, 2024, published at 9:00 PM ET
1989
Trump became president of his family’s real estate company in 1971.
Before entering politics, he started working in his father’s real estate business and eventually became 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).
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2000
Before politics, he published several books and had his own reality TV show.
In the years that followed, Trump expanded into different companies and tried other careers.
He signed one of his books, The America We Deserve at Trump Tower in 2000.
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2001
Trump married his third wife Melania in 2005.
Donald and his current wife, Melania Trump (née Knauss), attended the Academy Awards.
She tied the knot in January 2005, months afterward The student star proposed at the 2004 Met Gala with a 15-carat diamond engagement ring.
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2005
Trump founded the now defunct Trump University in 2005.
In 2005, Donald Trump founded University to help business professionals and entrepreneurs, saying he wanted to create a “legacy as an educator” by “transmitting a lot of knowledge” through the program.
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2006
The ex-president posed for the press while promoting season 6 of ‘The Apprentice’.
Donald posed for the press as he led The student Kicking off the open casting of season 6.
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2007
In 2007, he earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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2008
Trump once owned the Miss Universe Organization before he had to sell his comments about Mexicans.
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.
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2010
Trump attended Universal’s Upfront presentation in 2010.
Donald posed at Universal’s Upfront presentation in 2010.
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2012
In 2012, he returned to the Miss Universe competition.
The Miss Universe 2012 red carpet welcomed Donald to the event.
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2016
He entered politics in 2016 when he launched his first presidential campaign.
In 2016, Donald launched his campaign with the slogan: “Make America great again”, after successfully securing the Republican nomination.
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2017
Trump was inaugurated in January 2017.
Donald was inaugurated in January 2017 and eventually became the 45th President of the US
He said in his speech: “This is your day. This is your party. And this, the United States of America, is your country.
“What really matters is not which party controls our government, but whether our government is controlled by the people.
“January 20, 2017 will go down in history as the day when the people once again became the rulers of this country. The forgotten men and women of our country will no longer be forgotten. Everyone is listening to you now.”
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2018
Trump endorsed Kris Kobach at a 2018 MAGA rally.
The 78-year-old was supportive Kris Kobach at a MAGA rally in Kansas.
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2019
Trump traveled to London in 2019 for an official state visit.
Donald was spotted in London in 2019 during a state visit.
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2020
Trump received a briefing on the upcoming 2020 hurricane season.
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2021
Trump spoke to the press before boarding Marine One in 2021.
Donald took time to talk to the media before boarding Marine One.
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2022
Trump attended the 2022 NRA convention in Texas.
The Republican presidential candidate appeared at the National Rifle Association convention in Houston, Texas, where he spoke about his desire to run again for the 2024 elections.
He said: “We will fight for America like no one has ever fought before. 2024 is our last battle. With you by my side, we will destroy the deep state.”
Donald added: “With your support, we will continue to victory in a way no one has ever seen, and we will evict corrupt people from their countries. Joe Biden from the White House on November 5, 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 great again.”
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2023
The presidential hopeful spoke at the CAGOP Fall 2023 Convention.
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2024
Trump toured the country during his third presidential campaign.
