• 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
What does Donald Trump really believe about immigration?

Let's just say there have been some changes.

05/20/2016
By Janell Ross | The Washington Post
Trump Delegate Indicted On Child Pornography, Explosives, Machine Gun Charges

The Maryland man was named as a Trump delegate to the Republican National Convention.

05/19/2016
By Christina Wilkie | The Huffington Post
Trump Celebrates Putting Arizona In Play For... Uh, Clinton

He’s so excited!

05/18/2016
By Jason Linkins | The Huffington Post
Anti-ISIS Muslims Face Death Threats. Is That ‘Enough’ for Hannity and Trump Lackey Ben Carson?

Right wingers have long accused Muslim leaders of not speaking out against ISIS

05/17/2016
By Ian Reifowitz | Huffington Post
Trump: I would change GOP platform on abortion

Donald Trump said Thursday he would change the Republican Party platform's position on abortion to include exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother.

04/21/2016
By David Wright | CNN
HUFFPOLLSTER: Young Americans Heavily Favor Transgender Bathroom Rights

The public as a whole is split, but 18-29-year-olds are much more progressive.

04/21/2016
By Natalie Jackson, Ariel Edwards-Levy & Janie Velencia | The Huffington Post
Trump says he never dated a woman who had an abortion

Abortion may be Donald Trump’s toughest subject, a rare topic where his comments are not Teflon and do stick — especially with women voters.

04/08/2016
By Mary Jordan | The Washington Post
Donald Trump's Social Security heresy: Taking on Paul Ryan and the privatization push

Donald Trump’s Social Security heresy: Taking on Paul Ryan and the privatization push

04/01/2016
SIMON MALOY | salon
Anthony Weiner Thinks Donald Trump Is As Doomed As He Was

You can’t win if you’re this disliked.

03/30/2016
By Sam Stein & Jason Cherkis | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump Goes Full Anti-Woman, Suggests 'Punishment' For Women Who Abort

Men should be all right, though.

03/30/2016
By Elise Foley, Igor Bobic & Samantha Lachman | The Huffington Post
Trump's Tragic Flaw May Finally Send Him Down In Flames

“Hindenburg” Trump is playing with matches.

03/30/2016
By Howard Fineman | The Huffington Post
Trump Campaigns Against Conservative Establishment in Wisconsin

Trump ditched the standard stump speech for a withering attack on Wisconsin’s conservative establishment.

03/30/2016
By Mary Bottari | The Huffington Post
CNN Chief Jeff Zucker Defends Donald Trump Coverage After Another Record-Setting Night

Media’s doing “too much handwringing” over how Trump is covered, the network president said.

03/30/2016
By Michael Calderone | The Huffington Post
Trump, You're Fired.

I know one when I see one, and you, Donald Trump, are a loser.

03/30/2016
By Clay Aiken | The Huffington Post
Female Conservative Media Stars Call On Trump To Fire Campaign Manager

The 16 women are speaking out after Corey Lewandowski was charged with battery.

03/30/2016
By Christina Wilkie | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump Uses Textbook Victim-Blaming To Attack Female Reporter

“If you’re going to get squeezed, wouldn’t you think she would have yelled out a scream or something if she has bruises on her arm?”

03/29/2016
By Christina Wilkie & Dana Liebelson | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump Withdraws His Pledge To Support The GOP Nominee

“I have been treated very unfairly,” by the party, he said.

03/29/2016
By Christina Wilkie | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump Can't Even Keep Up With His Own Lies

First he denied his aide assaulted a reporter. Then the candidate said the reporter actually tried to attack him.

03/29/2016
By Sam Levine | The Huffington Post
White Nationalists Have Figured Out Who Should Be In President Trump's Cabinet

Ann Coulter, Elon Musk and a certain plucky senator from Vermont.

03/28/2016
By Jason Linkins & Dana Liebelson | The Huffington Post
In heat of legal fight, lawyer says he got a shocking phone call from Donald Trump

Interviews and documents shed new light on the eminent domain case that has become an issue in his 2016 campaign.

03/27/2016 21:04
By Manuel Roig-Franzia | The Washington 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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