LESSER-KNOWN FACTS ABOUT DONALD TRUMP

DONALD TRUMP

1. He’s a Germaphobe

Trump is famously obsessed with cleanliness and reportedly avoids handshakes whenever possible. He’s known to use hand sanitizer frequently and has talked about this openly.

2. He Doesn’t Drink Alcohol

Despite owning several alcohol-related businesses like Trump Vodka and his wineries, Trump has never consumed alcohol. This decision was largely influenced by the tragic death of his older brother Fred Jr., who struggled with alcoholism.

3. He Had a Cameo in Home Alone 2

Trump appears briefly in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, giving directions to Macaulay Culkin in the Plaza Hotel—which he owned at the time.

4. He’s Been in the WWE Hall of Fame

Yes, Trump was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013. He even participated in a wrestling match event called the “Battle of the Billionaires” during WrestleMania 23.

5. He Tried to Trademark “You’re Fired!”

After The Apprentice became a hit, Trump attempted to trademark his catchphrase “You’re Fired!”—but it didn’t quite work out as planned.

6. His Hair is Real—But Not Natural

Trump has insisted his hair is real (and there have been enough people pulling it to test), but it’s been confirmed he dyes it. The color has been the subject of endless speculation and jokes.

7. He Sleeps Very Little

Trump claims to only sleep about 4-5 hours a night, which he says gives him more time to get things done—especially tweeting during his presidency.

8. He Has a Long History with Politics—Before Running

Trump has flirted with running for office since the 1980s. He considered running for president in 1988, 2000, and 2012 before finally doing it in 2016.

9. He Doesn’t Use Email or Text

Throughout his presidency, Trump reportedly avoided email and texting, preferring face-to-face or phone communication. His tweets were often dictated to staff or typed directly into a phone.

10. He’s Been Sued Over 3,500 Times

Over the course of his business career, Trump and his companies have been involved in thousands of lawsuits—ranging from contractor disputes to defamation cases.

MICHAEL OPPONG-AMPONSAH