Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American businessman, television producer, and politician who is the Republican Party nominee for President of the United States in the 2016 election. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization, which is the principal holding company for his real estate ventures and other business interests. During his career, Trump has built office towers, hotels, casinos, golf courses, and other branded facilities worldwide.Trump was born and raised in New York City, attended the New York Military Academy from age 13, and received a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1968.