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Billionaire and real estate mogul Donald Trump recently faced an assassination attempt after a gunshot was fired at him during a rally in Pennsylvania.
Immediately after the incident, he was quickly swarmed by US Secret Service agents and dragged off stage to a waiting vehicle.
In a post on his Truth Social network, Trump said a bullet pierced the "upper part" of his right ear.
Earlier, his spokesperson said he was receiving treatment at a local medical center.
"I knew immediately that something was wrong when I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin," Trump wrote.
"Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening."
Based on Trump's story, let's look into some quick facts you may not know about him.
Early Life and Education Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in New York, United States.
Trump was the fourth of five children of Frederick Christ Trump, a successful real estate developer, and Mary Macleod.
He attended the New York Military Academy and later Fordham University before transferring to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with a degree in economics in 1968.
Business Career Trump joined his father's real estate business, the Trump Organization, in 1971.
He expanded the company’s operations from residential real estate in Brooklyn and Queens to high-profile Manhattan projects, including the development of Trump Tower, the renovation of the Commodore Hotel (which became the Grand Hyatt), and the construction of several other skyscrapers and hotels. He also ventured into the casino business in Atlantic City.
Media Career Trump gained widespread fame as the host of the reality TV show "The Apprentice," which premiered in 2004.
The show featured contestants competing for a job in Trump's organization and popularized the phrase "You're fired!" Trump remained the host until 2015 when he announced his candidacy for the presidency.
Political Career Trump had expressed political ambitions for decades and flirted with running for president in previous election cycles.
In June 2015, he formally announced his campaign for the 2016 presidential election as a Republican.
Running on a platform of economic nationalism, immigration reform, and "America First" policies, Trump defeated Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in a contentious and polarizing election.
He became the 45th President of the United States from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021, after losing to Biden.
During his presidency, Trump implemented significant changes to U.S. domestic and foreign policy.
Trump's presidency was marked by numerous controversies, including two impeachments by the House of Representatives.
The first, in 2019, was for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress related to the Ukraine scandal, and the second, in 2021, was for incitement of insurrection following the January 6 Capitol riot.
He was acquitted by the Senate both times.
After leaving office, Trump continued to exert influence over the Republican Party and remains a polarizing figure in American politics.
Currently, Trump is contesting for the presidency again in the upcoming elections.
