In the elections of November 5th, Donald Trump was elected as the 47th president of the United States. Undoubtedly, he is a controversial and multifaceted figure who has generated different opinions.
The various facets of the magnate's life have generated mixed opinions from the public, where he has both supporters and detractors; but beyond that, there are also curiosities and peculiarities about his life that not everyone knows.
Facts and curiosities about Donald Trump
Here is a list of data and curiosities about Donald Trump, which many people do not know based on information from BBC and Onda Cero.
-Cameos in movies and TV shows: Trump made a cameo appearance in the movie 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' where the character Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) asks him for directions in the Plaza Hotel; he also appeared in other films and TV shows such as 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', 'Zoolander', 'Sex and the City', and 'Little Rascals'.
- Fame Star: Trump has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work as a producer and host of the television show 'The Apprentice', but his star has been vandalized since he got involved in politics.
-His wealth: Donald Trump's net worth is between 6.5 billion and 7.7 billion dollars. Much of his wealth comes from his real estate properties, golf clubs, resorts, and his stake in Trump Media & Technology Group, owner of Truth Social.
-He was a Democrat: according to the records of the New York State Board of Elections, he was registered as a Democrat between 2001 and 2009.
-He succeeded his father in the company: After completing his university studies, Donald Trump began working in his father Fred Trump's company. In 1975, at the age of 25, he took control of the company, which he renamed Trump Organization, focusing on the real estate sector.
-He has changed his stance on abortion multiple times: the BBC recalled that in a 1999 interview with NBC News, Trump said about abortion, “I am very much in favor of freedom of choice.” However, in 2011, he stated, “I am pro-life.” During his presidential campaign in 2024, he expressed support for banning abortion.
-Declared six bankruptcies: Donald Trump has declared six businesses bankrupt throughout his business career, such as the Trump Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1991, the Trump Castle Casino in Atlantic City in 1992. Trump Plaza and Casino in Atlantic City in 1992, Plaza Hotel New York in 1992, Trump Hotels and Casinos Resorts, with properties in Atlantic City and Indiana in 2004, and Trump Entertainment Resorts, the successor company of Trump Hotels and Casinos Resort in 2009.
-His phobia: Trump has a phobia of germs. "One of the curses of American society is the simple act of shaking hands," he wrote in his book 'The Art of the Comeback'. He has also said, "It turns out I'm a clean hands freak. I feel much better after washing my hands thoroughly, I do it whenever I can."
BCC recalled that in a 1993 radio show hosted by Howard Stern, he openly admitted: “I have a fear of germs.”