“You've seen my statements; I do very well. I don't mind paying some taxes. The middle class is getting clobbered in this country. You know the middle class built this country, not the hedge fund guys, but I know people in hedge funds that pay almost nothing, and it's ridiculous, OK?”

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.