Donald Trump’s business career spans several decades and is characterized by a mix of successes, failures, and controversies. His journey in the business world began in the late 1960s and has evolved through various sectors, primarily focusing on real estate development, entertainment, and branding.
Early Career
Trump started his career at his father’s company, Trump Management, which specialized in middle-class rental housing in New York City. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School with a degree in economics in 1968, he took over the family business in 1971 and renamed it the Trump Organization. His early projects included managing rental properties and attempting to revitalize troubled developments like Swifton Village in Cincinnati.