Donald J. Trump.

Current Role: President of the United States, a position he won in the November 2024 election against Kamala Harris.
Political Party: Republican.
Background: Before entering politics, Trump was a prominent real estate developer, businessman, and media personality. He headed The Trump Organization, a global conglomerate involved in hotels, golf courses, and various branded merchandise. He gained widespread fame as the host of the reality television show The Apprentice from 2004 to 2015.
Unique Historical Context: He is the first U.S. president to have been impeached twice by the House of Representatives (in 2019 and 2021), though acquitted both times by the Senate. He is also the first convicted felon to be elected president, following a New York jury finding him guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records in May 2024.
Public Image: He is widely regarded as a strong leader by many of his supporters. Public opinion polls have also often described him as arrogant, a description with which a median of 80% across 24 countries agreed in a 2025 survey. His leadership style has been described as bold, competitive, and disruptive.