“To me, what defines a New Yorker is the edge that one develops from having actually lived here. Once you have it, it doesn't go away, and everywhere else in the world feels like it is in slow motion.”

American businessman and politician, 2017–2021. Founded the Trump Organization, a real estate and branding empire, before entering politics as the 45th U.S. president, where his tenure was marked by polarizing policies, a signature populist rhetoric, and a sustained influence on American political discourse. His public persona blends business acumen with a direct, often contentious communication style.