The United States has just elected Donald Trump as its president for the second time. After a resounding victory over current Vice President Kamala Harris by winning 295 electoral votes to the Democratic candidate’s 226, the controversial businessman will begin his second term in the White House in January.

Many people know him because of his political career, in which slogans involving the mass deportation of illegal immigrants and “making America great again” have stood out worldwide, but few know about the tycoon, the man with foreign roots who has been a prolific writer.

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10 facts you probably didn’t know about the new president of the United States

1. He has foreign roots: His father was of German descent and his mother was born in Tong, a municipality in England. In addition, she had Scottish origins, which is why his anti-immigrant policy has always been criticized.

2. He is an experienced actor: Trump has appeared in various well-known Hollywood series and films. According to the Sensacine website, the president has appeared in 68 productions, including episodes of “The Simpsons”, “Sex and the City” and movies such as “The Little Rascals”, “Home Alone” and “Zoolander”.

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3. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: Thanks to his show “The Apprentice”, which received international recognition and made him even more famous, he managed to obtain the recognition displayed on the streets of Los Angeles, California, that singers, actors and comedians also receive.

4. Nominated for a Nobel Prize: In 2020, Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for having contributed to and mediated the conflict between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, which resulted in a normalization agreement and earned him the nomination.

5. Not a drop of alcohol: The re-elected president said he does not drink alcohol because his brother, Fred Trump Jr., was an alcoholic and died from it.

6. A large family: At 78 years old, Donald Trump has been married three times. First to Ivana Trump (1977-1990), then to Marla Maples (1993-1999), and now is about to celebrate 20 years of marriage to Melania Trump. From these three unions, five children have emerged: Barron Trump, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Tiffany Trump.

7. A successful businessman: Trump was the owner of the Miss Universe franchise between 1996 and 2015. He also has the Trump Organization, a successful company that manages a series of properties located in various countries, such as Panama, Brazil, and the Caribbean, as well as in different areas of the United States. Meanwhile, Trump Entertainment has expanded the number of its casinos.

8. Prolific writer: Being a highly recognized and successful businessman, he has written 14 books during his life in which he talks about positioning, wealth and the importance of doing good business.

9. Education: Trump graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Economics and Anthropology.

10. Height: He is the third tallest president in the history of the United States. The first is Abraham Lincoln, who was 6′4″; followed by Lyndon B. Johnson, who was only half an inch shorter than Lincoln; and in third place is Trump, who stands 6′3″.