• 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
Trump Campaign: Female Judges Could Be Biased, Too

Trump’s campaign continues to defend his racist attacks against a federal judge.

06/06/2016
By Marina Fang | The Huffington Post
Sorry, Brown People, Donald Trump Doesn’t Believe You’re Real Americans

He insists a judge born in Indiana is Mexican.

06/03/2016
By Amanda Terkel | The Huffington Post
Before Gary Johnson Can Debate Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, He Needs to Be Included in Polls

To be included in debate, a candidate must be polling at 15 percent in five mainstream news polls, only one of which currently includes Johnson.

06/03/2016
By Anthony L. Fisher | Reason.com
Donald Trump Wants Journalists Thanking Him Instead of Asking Tough Questions

Here’s what a Trump White House press conference could look like.

06/02/2016 03:27
By Michael Calderone | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump Is Still Getting Away With Claiming He Opposed The Iraq War

The New York Times is the latest outlet not to challenge his evidence-free boast.

06/02/2016
By Michael Calderone | The Huffington Post
Mass exodus of minorities: Donald Trump is running Black and Latino leaders out of the RNC

So much for the GOP's 2012 autopsy

06/02/2016
SOPHIA TESFAYE | Salon
Mitch McConnell Says Donald Trump Would Respect Limits On Power

Contrary to what Trump himself has said.

05/31/2016
By Arthur Delaney | The Huffington Post
Trump Opposes Cutting Social Security From A 'Moral Standpoint': Report (CORRECTED)

The presumptive Republican nominee stuck to his public position during a private meeting with Paul Ryan

05/28/2016
Daniel Marans | Huffington Post
Donald Trump Raises The Stakes For A Potential Debate With Bernie Sanders

The business mogul joked he’d do it for charity.

05/26/2016
By Paige Lavender | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump’s Top Adviser: ‘This Is Not A Hard Race’

Paul Manafort explains why his boss is “gonna win,” no prob.

05/25/2016
By Howard Fineman | The Huffington Post
Paul Ryan Says He Isn’t Any Closer To Endorsing Trump, But Come On

Everyone knows how this is going to end.

05/25/2016
By Matt Fuller | The Huffington Post
Trump’s Taxes: It’s the Amnesty, Stupid.

Dollars-to-doughnuts, Donald Trump has money stashed away in offshore tax havens.

05/24/2016
By Paul Abrams | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump Only Uses The Word ‘Rape’ When He Has Something To Gain

The presumptive Republican nominee is a vocal advocate for women. Except when he’s not.

05/24/2016
By Dana Liebelson | The Huffington Post
This Is Exactly How You Call Out Donald Trump For Lying

“To be clear, the notion that this was a murder is a fiction, borne of delusion,” Jake Tapper said in response to Trump’s attempt to tie the Clintons to an aide’s death.

05/24/2016
By Sam Levine | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump Has Spent A Lot Of Time Battling Drag Queens

The 2016 nominee honed his fighting skills against organizers of Miss Gay Universe pageants.

05/24/2016
By Sam Stein | The Huffington Post
Just A Reminder, Donald Trump Actually Could Win The Election

It’s early, but polls show most Republicans are willing to vote for Trump.

05/23/2016
By Natalie Jackson | The Huffington Post
Donald Trump’s trade policies are dangerous

In other words: It’s not called a trade “war” for nothing.

05/23/2016
By Catherine Rampell | Washington Post
Donald Trump Doesn’t Want Guns In Classrooms, Except When He Does

There’s something for everybody in his policy positions!

05/22/2016
By Jessica Schulberg | The Huffington Post
National Rifle Association Endorses Donald Trump For President

National Rifle Association Endorses

05/20/2016
By Christina Wilkie | The Huffington Post
When it comes to lying, Trump is in a class by himself

My point here is not that Clinton is a perfect politician — far from it.

05/20/2016
By Ruth Marcus| 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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