In 1987, a real estate developer spent $94,801 on a page in the NY Times: 'America is weak, our allies steal from us.'
29 years later, he became President of the United States.
Donald Trump
This is his whole story:
Queens, New York, 1946. Donald Trump was born into a wealthy family.
His father, Fred, a ruthless builder, instills in him a golden rule: "In life there are winners and losers. Be a winner."
A turbulent child, his parents send him to the New York Military Academy.
A decision that will mark him for life. "It was hard, but it shaped me."
He becomes captain of the cadets.
Leadership, already present.
The 1970s begin. Young Donald dreams beyond Queens. Manhattan calls him.
With a million dollars loaned to him by his father (he would later say "a small loan"), he sets out on an adventure.
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First masterstroke: The Commodore Hotel.
Everyone says it's crazy to renovate this bankrupt hotel.
Trump secures unprecedented city tax cuts.
The project is a resounding success.
1983: Trump Tower emerges.
58 floors, interior waterfall, Italian marble, gold details.
Trump has arrived. New York will never be the same.
The 80s are prosperous.
Trump buys everything: the Plaza Hotel, casinos in Atlantic City, the Trump Shuttle airline.
His name becomes synonymous with luxury. His books are bestsellers. America is fascinated.
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But arrogance has a price.
Early 1990s: His casinos are drowning in debt. The Plaza is bankrupt. The banks are putting pressure on him. The press is giving him the boot.
"It was tough. I walked down the street and felt like a failure."
The revival comes from where no one expected it: television. "The Apprentice" (2004) reveals a charismatic Trump as a showman.
14 seasons.
Millions of viewers.
A new generation discovers Trump.
In parallel, he is building a different media empire.
Twitter becomes his weapon of choice.
Direct, raw, unfiltered. Understands the power of social media before others do.
June 16, 2015: The Trump Tower climber.
"Make America Great Again."
The media laughs. The experts consider it impossible. Trump sees what no one else sees: a forgotten, angry America.
His campaign breaks all codes. No fluff. Huge rallies. Crazy energy.
He faces 16 experienced Republican candidates.
Eliminate them all. The impossible becomes possible.
November 8, 2016: The unthinkable. Trump is president!
The Queens property developer has achieved what no one thought possible. "It's our Brexit," some say.
His presidency? A whirlwind.
Historic tax cuts. Trade war with China. Wall with Mexico. Three summits with Kim Jong Un. Abraham Accords.
America has never been so divided.
COVID hits. Trump bets on the vaccine with "Operation Warp Speed."
In parallel, his statements about the pandemic create controversy. Tensions increase.
2020: disputed defeat.
January 6, 2021: The Capitol.
Trump refuses to concede. For his followers, he is the victim of injustice. For his opponents, he threatens democracy.
2024: Despite accusations, Republicans dominate polls.
His followers are more loyal than ever. "They're not after me, they're after you. I'm just in their way."
March 2024: A historic moment.
Trump becomes the first candidate to raise more than $1 billion in small donations for his campaign.
The MAGA movement stronger than ever.
Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter is a game-changer.
The billionaire restores Trump's account, which was suspended on January 6.
A new channel of communication opens up. But Trump remains faithful to Truth Social.
The two men respect each other.
Musk: "I haven't always agreed with Trump, but he has shaken up the establishment."
Trump appreciates: "Elon is a genius, he does what he thinks is right."
The attack against him?
During a rally, Donald Trump is shot several times, including a bullet that goes through his ear. This gives him an excellent reason to win the 2024 election.
In fact, he understood it when he stood up saying "Fight! Fight! Fight!"
Facing him, Joe Biden. A duel that smells of revenge.
The polls are close.
America holds its breath.
American democracy has never seemed so fragile.
Debates? Trump ignores Republican primaries. "Why debate when I'm 50 points ahead?"
A risky strategy, but one that seems to work. Nikki Haley resists, but fights to exist.
Meanwhile, X (ex-Twitter) becomes a major political arena.
Musk vs Traditional Media.
Trump vs. "Deep State".
Algorithms are accelerating. Information is becoming even more polarized.
A paradox emerges: the more judicial obstacles accumulate, the more its popularity grows.
Each accusation becomes a "medal of honor" for his followers.
2024 promises to be historic.
Trump could become only the second president to return to power after defeat (como Grover Cleveland in 1892).
But also the first impeached president to be re-elected.
Trump's story continues to fascinate.
Businessman, television star, president, he embodies an America that rejects fate.
For better or worse, he remains the man who defies the impossible.
Both supporters and opponents agree on one point: Trump has forever changed American politics.
2024 is not just an election. It is a referendum on your vision for America.
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