10 facts you must know about Donald Trump

You're likely either not a US citizen or living under a rock if you don't know Donald J. Trump, as the former US president rarely has a dull moment, dominating headlines worldwide. But beyond politics, how much do you really know about the Republican candidate for the upcoming elections? We've gathered 10 facts you should know about Trump:

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1. Donald Trump's net worth is estimated at $2.6 billion. Despite his immense wealth, his favorite food is McDonald's hamburgers.
2. Trump is known for his germaphobia, frequently using hand sanitizer and avoiding handshakes due to his aversion to germs.
3. Trump is the only president who had never held public office before entering the Oval Office.

   

4. At 13, young Donald began working in his father Fred's real estate business. Interestingly, Fred was born to German immigrants whose family name was originally Drumpff. Trump's mother, Mary, was born in Scotland.
5. Trump abhors alcohol due to the tragic loss of his older brother Fred Jr., who died at the age of 42 after battling a severe alcohol addiction.
6. Trump has five children from three different wives. There is a 28-year age gap between his eldest son, Donald Jr., and his youngest child, Barron.
7. Before entering politics, Trump made cameo appearances in films such as "Home Alone 2" and "Zoolander."

   

8. Trump gained notoriety as a successful businessman and hosted the reality TV show "The Apprentice," where he famously uttered the catchphrase "You're fired!"
9. While Trump himself has never been fired, he has experienced several bankruptcies throughout his career, yet he has always managed to bounce back.

   

10. Trump holds the distinction of being the first US president to be impeached twice and the first to be convicted of criminal charges.