Common questions about Donald Trump

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Donald Trump born?

Donald John Trump was born on the 14th of June 1946 at Jamaica Hospital in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood of Queens, New York.

How many times did Donald Trump file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection?

Between 1991 and 2009, Donald Trump filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for six of his businesses, including the Plaza Hotel and the casinos in Atlantic City.

What was the outcome of the 2016 presidential election for Donald Trump?

Donald Trump won the election with 306 pledged electoral votes versus 232 for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, making him the fifth person to be elected president despite losing the popular vote.

When did Donald Trump serve as President of the United States?

Donald Trump served as President of the United States from 2017 to 2021 and has served since 2025.

What legal penalties did Donald Trump face regarding sexual abuse and defamation in 2024 and 2025?

Donald Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation and ordered to pay $5 million in one case and $83.3 million in the other, with federal appeals courts upholding both findings and awards in December 2024 and September 2025.

Why was Donald Trump convicted of a felony in 2024?

Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in May 2024, stemming from evidence that he booked Michael Cohen's hush-money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels as business expenses.