Donald Trump, one of the most polarising and influential figures in modern American history, has lived a life filled with dramatic highs and lows, public spectacles, and defining moments.
From his days as a real estate mogul to his time as the 45th president of the United States, Trump’s life has been thoroughly documented in the media. A recent social media thread by Earth_Wanderer (@earth_tracker) captures the essence of Trump’s extraordinary journey through several pivotal moments.
Wedding Day: A Moment of Romance One of the most iconic moments captured was on December 20, 1992, when Donald Trump and Marla Maples exchanged vows at New York’s Plaza Hotel. The newlyweds were photographed sharing a kiss in front of photographers, their smiles radiating joy on their special day. The image symbolises Trump’s public life, where his milestones often became spectacles for the world to witness.
Donald Trump sweeps his bride, Marla, off her feet to kiss her in front of photographers after their wedding ceremony at New York’s Plaza Hotel, on Dec. 20, 1992.
A Glitzy Affair on the High Seas In 1988, Trump was seen with a group of contestants from various state beauty pageants aboard his yacht in Atlantic City, N.J. The image, taken on Sept. 4, captures the businessman and socialite amidst a world of luxury and competition, epitomizing the glitzy lifestyle Trump often embraced during the 1980s and 1990s.
Donald Trump poses with about half of the competing State Misses on board his yacht in Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept. 4, 1988.
The Trump Family, Circa 1986 A family portrait from 1986 shows a much younger Trump alongside his family, encapsulating a time when his brand and reputation were still in the early stages of development.
The Trump Family, circa 1986.
This image serves as a reminder of the man behind the empire before his political career took centre stage and reshaped his public persona.
A Family Snapshot: 2010 Fast forward to April 14, 2010, when Donald Trump posed for a formal family portrait with his wife, Melania, and their son, Barron, in New York City. This image reflects a more recent chapter in the Trump family’s life, a time when Trump had already become a household name, not only as a businessman but also as a television personality and future president.
Donald Trump, Melania Trump and their son Barron Trump pose for a portrait on April 14, 2010, in New York City.
These photographs offer a unique glimpse into the life of Donald Trump, from his early years as a businessman to his family life and political career. They also capture the essence of a man who, for better or for worse, has shaped the cultural and political landscape of America in ways few could have predicted.
While attending the New York Military Academy, Trump participated in numerous school functions, teams, and events. In this photo from the NYMA yearbook, Trump is brandished, the “Ladies’ Man,” next to an unidentified woman.Donald Trump holds his son, Donald Trump Jr., as a baby, circa 1978.Donald Trump poses for photos outside the New York Stock Exchange after the listing of his stock on Wed., June 7, 1995 in New York.Donald Trump graduated from the New York Military Academy in May 1964. That fall, he enrolled at Fordham University, but stayed just two years before heading to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.Donald Trump on the phone in his car after announcing plans for development of the West Side of midtown Manhattan at the Hyatt Hotel on 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue, in New York, on Nov. 18, 1985.Donald Trump and his father, Fred, in 1973 at Trump Village, Fred’s last project, in Brooklyn. Donald Trump was an apprentice to his father at the time.Donald Trump in 1980, with a model of Trump Tower, shortly before he acquired 100 Central Park South.Donald Trump in his Senior Year at New York Military Academy, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY in 1964.Donald Trump was the first sitting U.S. president to enter North Korea.Donald Trump portrait outside of his Puma helicopter in 1987 at Atlantic City airport.Donald Trump during the opening of his Taj Mahal Casino on April 5, 1990 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.Donald Trump, left, in a family photograph.Donald Trump at age four.President-elect Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech during his Election Night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of Nov. 9, 2016.Here’s Wharton College graduate Donald Trump standing beside his father, Fred Trump.Donald Trump with Oprah Winfrey: A friendly photo from before Trump’s political career, when he was known more for his business ventures and reality TV.Donald Trump with Jesse Jackson (1980s): A photo showing Trump in a social setting with the civil rights leader, which contrasts with his later political stances.One of the most iconic pictures of US history!
