• TRUMP, DONALD J.
Home State: New York
Person Website: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/
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Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $64,576,400Coverage End: Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Donald J. Trump
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Melania; 5 Children: Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany, Barron
    Birth Date: 06/14/1946
    Birth Place: Queens, NY
    Home City: Manhattan, NY
    Religion: Protestant

Education

    Attended, Fordham University
    BS, Economics/Real Estate, Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania

Professional Experience

    Producer, "The Apprentice", 2004-present
    Founder/Chair/President/Chief Executive Officer, The Trump Organization, 1975-present
    Chair, Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts, Incorporated

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Board of Directors, Police Athletic League
    Chair, Donald J. Trump Foundation
    Advisory Board Member, Lenox Hill Hospital
    Co-Chair, New York Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
    Member, Presidents Council of New York University
    Advisory Board Member, United Cerebral Palsy

About Donald Trump

Donald Trump was born in the neighborhood of Queens in New York City, New York, to parents of German and Scottish descent. He earned academic honors in basic schooling, where he also proved a gifted student athlete, before going on to study first at Fordham University and then at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1968, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.

Never one to shy away from controversy, Trump had toyed with the idea of a Republican or even Independent presidential run on numerous occasions. He has had a tendency to service his image for these potential runs with extravagant public antics, such as his decision in 2011 to join the infamous ranks of nigh-universally conservative Americans who questioned President Barack Obama's birth within the United States. Dubbed “birthers” – they accused Obama of having actually been born in Kenya, and thus being constitutionally ineligible for the office of President. What his theatrics have unquestionably won him, however, is fame and popularity as a sort of entertainer, bolstering his sales as an author and his ratings on television.

Traditionally, Trump has avoided backing his public speculations of a presidential run with action – until June 1, 2015, when he formally announced his candidacy for the 2016 election. In his declaration, Trump criticized politicians, saying that while he loves them because “it's easy to make money with politicians,” he is frustrated by the fact that they say much and do little. He also decried illegal immigration, saying that he will inexpensively build a wall along the nation's southern border, and that he will have Mexico pay for its construction. Trump covered a few other bases, as well, promising that he will be tough on ISIS and stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. And in truly classic Trump shamelessness, he flaunts his vast financial wealth and compares it to other famously rich candidates, saying that he is more successful than Ross Perot and that he, quote, “has a Gucci store that's worth more than Romney.” Though his quest to win the presidency may be an uphill battle, his candidacy is certain to be entertaining, and to draw electorate interest in the 2016 presidential race.

Total: 398
Ben Carson Just Did The Most Ben Carson Thing Ever

TFW you realize you’ve lost your luggage during a live TV interview.

09/03/2016
By Daniel Marans | Huffington Post
Don’t Be Fooled: Donald Trump’s Immigration Plans Have Not Changed

He still wants to kick millions out of the country ASAP.

09/03/2016
By Elise Foley | The Huffington Post
Trump's immigration rope-a-dope

After diplomatic turn in Mexico, a fiery immigration speech proves the GOP nominee's moderation to be a ruse.

09/01/2016
By Eli Stokols | POLITICO
Trump’s Hispanic Advisers Ditch Him Over Hard-Right Immigration Plan

One suggested that Trump might not even want to win.

09/01/2016
By Elise Foley | The Huffington Post
Joe Biden Rips Donald Trump For Being Out Of Touch With Everyday Families

“[Trump] was born with a silver spoon in his mouth that he’s now choking on because his foot’s in his mouth along with the spoon.”

09/01/2016
By Sam Levine | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump Just Cranked Up The Volume On Immigration

Anyone hoping for a kinder, gentler GOP nominee can forget it. He’s getting worse.

09/01/2016
By Elise Foley | The Huffington Post
Mexican president defends NAFTA to Trump

Trump said the trade deal "is a 22-year-old agreement that must be updated."

09/01/2016
By Rafael Bernals | The Hill
Mexican President Nieto Says Trump Lied About Paying For Wall

“At the beginning of the conversation with Donald Trump I made it clear that Mexico will not pay for the wall.”

08/31/2016
By Christine Murray | REUTERS
It Turns Out Trump Isn’t Speaking To Black Churchgoers In Detroit

Are you surprised?

08/31/2016
By Lilly Workneh | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump Should Apologize To Mexico. Here’s Where He Can Start.

The GOP nominee has talked trash about the country since the launch of his campaign.

08/31/2016
By Roque Planas | The Huffington Post.
Woman Charged With Child Abuse Uses Indiana Religious Freedom Law As Defense

Donald Trump’s running mate, Mike Pence, signed the measure into law last year.

08/31/2016
By Amanda Terkel | The Huffington Post
The Hidden Poverty in Marijuana’s Black Market

As the timber industry collapsed, one Northern California town turned to marijuana.

08/29/2016
By Piper McDaniel Capital & Main | The Huffington Post
Would The Military Obey Commander In Chief Trump? Probably.

Even if some officers thought his orders were illegal or unethical.

08/29/2016
By David Wood | The Huffington Post
There’s No Good Reason Trump Should Lose Iowa. But He Probably Will.

The state is filled with would-be Trump voters. But thanks to Clinton’s ground game advantage, that might not matter.

08/29/2016
By S.V. Date | The Huffington Post
How Donald Trump Appeals To Bigots By Pandering To Black Voters

Trump’s approach to African-Americans just reinforces racist stereotypes.

08/29/2016
By Zeba Blay | The Huffington Post
WikiLeaks Plans To Pay For Dirt On Clinton And Trump

“Lesser publications” are “not able to maintain accuracy when financial incentives are involved,” the organization says.

08/29/2016
By Dana Liebelson | The Huffington Post
Trump Calls On Clinton To Release Medical Records, But Won’t Release His Tax Returns

The GOP nominee still claims his opponent is medically unfit to serve as president.

08/28/2016
By Marina Fang | The Huffington Post
Trump taps Bush, Romney veterans for transition

He relies on consummate GOP insiders to lay the groundwork for a possible presidency.

08/26/2016
By Andrew Restuccia and Jennifer Haberkorn | POLITICO
Trump calls MSNBC host ‘crazy,’ demands apology

Trump slammed Mika Brzezinski for an interview with one of his campaign surrogates.

08/26/2016
By Mark Hensch | The Hill
Donald Trump Fine With Supporter Who Called For Hillary Clinton’s Execution

Trump also said he’d never heard the widely reported comments.

08/26/2016
By Arthur Delaney | The Huffington Post
Total: 11
Thursday, March 10, 2016 8:30 PM CNN Republican Debate
Location: University of Miami in Miami, Florida
Sponsors: CNN, The Washington Times, Salem Media Group
Moderators: Jake Tapper
Thursday, March 3, 2016 9:00 PM Fox News Republican Debate
Location: Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan
Sponsors: Fox News
Moderators: Bret Baier, Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace
Thursday, February 25, 2016 8:30 PM CNN Republican Debate
Location: University of Houston in Houston, Texas
Sponsors: CNN and Telemundo
Moderators: Wolf Blitzer
Saturday, February 13, 2016 9:00 PM CBS News Republican Debate
Location: The Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina
Sponsors: CBS News
Moderators: John Dickerson
Saturday, February 6, 2016 9:00 PM ABC News/IJReview Republican Debate
Location: Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire
Sponsors: ABC News/IJReview Republican Debate
Moderators: David Muir and Martha Raddatz
Thursday, January 14, 2016 6:00 PM Fox Business Republican Debate
Location: North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, South Carolina
Sponsors: Fox Business Network
Moderators: Neil Cavuto and Maria Bartiromo
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 6:00 PM CNN Republican Debate
Location: The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada
Sponsors: CNN, Salem Media Group
Moderators: Wolf Blitzer
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 7:00 PM Fox Business/WSJ Republican Debate
Location: Milwaukee Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sponsors: Fox Business Network, Wall Street Journal
Moderators: Neil Cavuto, Maria Bartiromo, and Gerard Baker
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 6:00 PM CNBC Republican Debate
Location: University of Colorado in Boulder
Sponsors: CNBC
Moderators: Carl Quintanilla, Becky Quick, and John Harwood
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 8:00 PM CNN Republican Primetime Debate
Location: Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA
Sponsors: Reagan Library Foundation, CNN, Salem Media Group
Moderators: ake Tapper, Dana Bash and Hugh Hewitt
Thursday, August 6, 2015 7:00 PM Fox News Republican Debate
Location: Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH
Sponsors: Fox News, facebook
Moderators: Bret Baier, Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Strongly Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug

Oppose
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements

Support
10. Expand the military

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism

Support
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

No Opinion
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Support
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