• 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
Donald Trump Promises Not To Go On As Many Twitter Tirades When President

More favs, fewer RTs, and perhaps some lurking instead of posting.

03/27/2016
By Sam Stein | The Huffington Post
Could the urge to vote against Trump help bridge Clinton's enthusiasm gap?

Virginia is sometimes a red state and sometimes a blue state but never a purple state.

03/27/2016
By Howard Gutman | The Washington Post
We're not a poor country, Mr. Trump

We are a very wealthy society, and we shouldn’t forget it.

03/27/2016
By Robert J. Samuelson | The Washington Post
Don't Blame It All on Donald Trump

Don’t Blame It All on Donald Trump

03/27/2016
By Tom Engelhardt | The Huffington Post
Trump's Foreign Policy: An Interactive Adventure

Those who insist Donald Trump has no foreign policy have simply not been listening.

03/27/2016
By Peter Navarro | The Huffington Post
Trump Is Charming, and Hitler Loved Dogs

Trump’s charms have been mainly under wraps in the snarling arena of the Republican primary campaign.

03/25/2016
By Noam Bramson | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump And America's 'Second Civil War'

Donald Trump is more like Jefferson Davis than Benito Mussolini, according to one expert on fascism.

03/25/2016
By Arthur Delaney & Zach Carter | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump is the new Marion Barry

The 2016 Republican presidential primary season seems like a long, frightening dream.

03/25/2016
By Colbert I. King | The Washington Post
I promised to eat my column if Trump was nominated. What goes well with newsprint?

Here’s some food for thought. Or, rather, here are some thoughts for food.

03/25/2016
By Dana Milbank | The Washington Post
In Trump's World, Women Have Always Been Objects

Of course he’d use Melania and Heidi as props. To him, women aren’t worth much more.

03/24/2016
By Emma Gray | The Huffington Post
No, Bernie Sanders' Rallies Are Not As Violent As Trump's

There have been at least 58 arrests and citations connected to Trump events since Feb. 29.

03/23/2016
By Dana Liebelson | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump's Plan To Fix Cities Sounds A Lot Like Hillary Clinton's And Bernie Sanders' — Except For This One Thing

Trump refuses to acknowledge that many of the stubborn problems plaguing cities are rooted in racism.

03/23/2016
By Julia Craven | The Huffington Post
Trump and Cruz Don't Understand ISIS

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz demonstrate an incredible level of ignorance when it comes to terrorism and foreign policy.

03/23/2016
By Dina Badie | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump's Recipe for World War III

I know that we Americans rarely cast our votes on the basis of foreign policy.

03/23/2016
By Matthew D. Taylor | The Huffington Post
New York City Police Chief Bill Bratton Slams Ted Cruz On Muslim 'Patrols

“We don’t need a president that doesn’t respect the values that form the foundation of this country.”

03/23/2016
By Igor Bobic | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump: King of the Cavemen

Trump operates in a punitive and powerful way, while speaking in simple terms.

03/22/2016
By Jenny C. Evans | The Huffington Post
How The Trump Campaign Could Evolve Into Organized Violence, In 6 Steps

State-sponsored thuggery doesn’t happen overnight.

03/17/2016
By Daniel Marans & Ryan Grim | The Huffington Post
No One's Asking Donald Trump About Campaign Manager Accused Of Grabbing Reporter

The Republican front-runner has done more than a dozen TV interviews without getting a single question about his top aide, Corey Lewandowski.

03/17/2016
By Michael Calderone | The Huffington Post
Poll: Half Of U.S. Women Have A 'Very Unfavorable' View Of Trump

This is up from the 40 percent who felt that way in October.

03/17/2016
By Chris Kahn | REUTERS
Donald Trump Takes 3 States; John Kasich Wins Ohio

Donald J. Trump rolled to victory in the Republican presidential primaries in Florida, Illinois and North Carolina on Tuesday.

03/15/2016 19:57
By JONATHAN MARTIN and ALEXANDER BURNS | The New York Times
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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