Donald Trump

Born in New York City, Trump attended the Wharton business school and then joined his family's real estate business. He was able to begin buying and developing in the 1970s, when the real estate market was depressed, and has attracted public attention for his flamboyant and successful dealings in casinos, sports, and transportation. He bought and redid the Plaza Hotel in the 1980s, opened Trump Tower, and rebounded from serious debts in a series of shrewd business deals. He is building an 861 foot glass tower, Trump World Tower, which will be the tallest residential tower in the world. He also owns the Trump Castle, Trump Plaza, and Taj Mahal casinos in Atlantic City.