Donald Trump is one of the most famous people in America, in part because he’s constantly reinventing himself. A New York real estate mogul, he became a tabloid celebrity for his flamboyant personal life, turned his name into a brand for everything from steaks to vodka to casinos, then became a reality TV star and a politician. Despite his years in the New York media spotlight,Trump’s time as the Republican presidential nomineehas brought his entire life under scrutiny. TIME went through the archives to findrare photos from throughout his lifeand career.
See the life in pictures of Trump’s opponent in the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton.