Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, businessman and media personality. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021 and became the 47th president in 2025.

Trump led his family’s real estate business, later known as the Trump Organization, and hosted the television reality show The Apprentice from 2004 to 2015. His relationship with the news media and his frequent public remarks shape the work of White House communications staff. In the news context, Trump praised press secretary Katie Zacharia’s first briefing and was described as often speaking for himself and as antagonistic toward the media.