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Foundations and Early Dalliance (1970s–1980s)
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| President Donald Trump |
Long before the political storms, Manhattan in the late 1970s was glittering, tense, and ready for change. A young Donald Trump, fresh from Wharton with a business degree, entered his father’s company and began to challenge the status quo. His first big move was renovating the Commodore Hotel next to Grand Central, reopening it as the Grand Hyatt in 1980, thanks to significant tax breaks and bank loans arranged partly by his father. It was a flashy entry into the New York real estate scene, showcasing his ability to shake things up.
But Trump wasn’t just constructing buildings; he was also building a reputation. In 1987, he released The Art of the Deal, a bold and confident business memoir that quickly became a bestseller. It helped spread his name and brand beyond construction sites and into the headlines.
Then the political whispers began.
The First Echoes of Politics (Late 1980s)
By the mid-1980s, Donald Trump’s name started surfacing in politics—not as a candidate but as someone who believed he belonged there. In 1987, he took out full-page ads in major newspapers to share his ideas for reducing the budget deficit and achieving peace. He even suggested, publicly, that if he ran for president, he would win. It was vague but audacious—and possibly just another publicity stunt.
Then came the 1988 move: Trump approached Lee Atwater to offer himself as a potential running mate for George H. W. Bush. Bush reportedly found it amusing. But Trump had made his ambitions known, whether seriously or jokingly, and turned heads.
A Tentative Political Run (2000 Reform Party Bid)
Fast forward to 1999. He formed an exploratory committee, joined the Reform Party, and even won primaries in California and Michigan. Trump ultimately withdrew in early 2000, citing chaos within the party, mentioning figures like David Duke and Pat Buchanan. Still, it was the first time he tried to turn his name recognition into actual political power.
It was a brief taste—maybe more show than substance—but it showed that politics wasn’t just a passing thought; it was becoming a reality.
A Touch of Ideological Identity (2011–2012)
Trump quietly built his political brand. In 2011, he spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference, planting seeds among party loyalists. He publicly flirted with the idea of running for president in 2012 but ultimately chose not to. Still, he kept the media attention and speculation alive.
During this period, he also popularized “birtherism”—a conspiracy theory claiming Barack Obama wasn’t born in the U.S. Trump endorsed this controversial idea for years.
A Golden Escalator Moment (2015)
Then came the moment everything changed—on June 16, 2015, at Trump Tower, he descended a golden escalator and announced his candidacy for president. It wasn’t polished or conventional—and that was the point. The speech criticized illegal immigration and highlighted economic fears, all wrapped around the slogan “Make America Great Again.” Suddenly, the outsider was in the spotlight.
Media moguls and political enthusiasts hadn’t taken him seriously before, but the dramatic announcement demanded attention.
The Outsider’s Campaign (2016)
Trump’s campaign was full of controversy. He appealed to grievances, broke norms, changed campaign strategies, and won. He defeated sixteen other Republican contenders, captured the nomination, and then surprised the nation by beating Hillary Clinton in the 2016 general election, despite losing the popular vote by nearly 3 million.
The First Term: Playing the President (2017–2021)
He took office in January 2017, following through on promises like building the southern border wall and issuing executive orders on immigration. Many of his actions faced strong opposition, but he kept moving forward. Those four years were chaotic, including two impeachments (he was acquitted both times), the pandemic, and a rise in political division.
Comeback Trail (2021–2025)
After leaving office, Trump emphasized his ongoing influence from Mar-a-Lago. Rival investigations surrounded him, but he remained a political force. In November 2022, he announced his 2024 campaign, becoming the Republican nominee and winning the election. Trump began his second (non-consecutive) presidency in January 2025, the first to do so since Grover Cleveland.
Wrapping It Up
From the Grand Hyatt in 1980 to a major announcement in 2015, Trump’s political rise was not sudden. It was gradual, quirky, and dramatic. He established himself, shifted perceptions, switched party labels, initially ran half-heartedly, then fully committed. His entry into politics broke the mold—he skipped traditional experience, relied on his persona, emphasized spectacle over credentials, and finally reached the White House.
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