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| − | '''Donald Trump''' is a successful businessman, entrepreneur, and [[television]] personality. He was born in Queens, New York, [[New York]] in June 14, 1946. He has engaged in many financial pursuits and has a net worth of approximately 3 billion, although that estimate varies widely. He graduated from the New York Military Academy in 1964 and completed his studied at the Wharton School of Finance. Trump has five children. | + | '''Donald Trump''' is a successful businessman, entrepreneur, and [[television]] personality. He was born in Queens, New York, [[New York]] on June 14, 1946. He has engaged in many financial pursuits and has a net worth of approximately $3 billion, although that estimate varies widely. He graduated from the New York Military Academy in 1964 and completed his studies at the Wharton School of Finance. Trump has five children. |
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| | ==Career== | | ==Career== |
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| − | Donald Trump began his career at Trump Organization. In his college years, he helped revitalize one of his father's failing real estate ventures. Donald Trump began opening hotels and casinos, which provided him with the cash flow to engage in other ventures. He owns the world famous Trump Tower, and is the founder of the publicly traded Trump Hotel Casinos & Resorts. Trump also owns the Trump brand, which sells things from bottled water, to steak, to mortgages. Trump has authored a number of books and weathered changing business fortunes, but in the end he succeeded in keeping his financial position. | + | Donald Trump began his career at Trump Organization. In his college years, he helped revitalize one of his father's failing real estate ventures. Donald Trump began opening hotels and casinos, which provided him with the cash flow to engage in other ventures. He owns the world famous Trump Tower, and is the founder of the publicly traded Trump Hotel Casinos & Resorts. Trump also owns the Trump brand, which sells a variety of items, such as bottled water, steak, and even mortgages. Trump has authored a number of books and weathered changing business fortunes, but despite the challenges that he has encountered, he has continued to be a successful businessman and entrepreneur. |
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| | ==Major Properties== | | ==Major Properties== |
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| − | Trump World Tower: 845 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY. | + | *Trump World Tower: 845 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY. |
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| − | Trump Tower: 725 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10022 Personal Residence | + | *Trump Tower: 725 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10022 Personal Residence |
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| − | Trump Taj Mahal | + | *Trump Taj Mahal |
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| − | Trump Marina | + | *Trump Marina |
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| − | Bank of America Center (San Francisco) | + | *Bank of America Center (San Francisco) |
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| − | The Trump Building at 40 Wall Street | + | *The Trump Building at 40 Wall Street |
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| − | Trump Plaza | + | *Trump Plaza |
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| − | Trump Park Avenue | + | *Trump Park Avenue |
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| − | Trump Entertainment Resorts | + | *Trump Entertainment Resorts |
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| − | TrumpStreet Casino & Entertainment Complex, Philadelphia | + | *TrumpStreet Casino & Entertainment Complex, Philadelphia |
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| − | AXA Financial Center, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY | + | *AXA Financial Center, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY |
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| − | Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago | + | *Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago |
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| − | Mar-A-Lago Palm Beach | + | *Mar-A-Lago Palm Beach |
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| − | Four golf courses in the U.S. | + | *Four golf courses in the U.S. |
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| | ==Media== | | ==Media== |
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| − | In 2003 Trump began as the host and executive producer of the reality [[television]] show, "The Apprentice", where contestants compete for a position in Trump's organization. On this show Trump popularized his catchphrase, "You're Fired!"' | + | In 2003 Trump began as the host and executive producer of the reality [[television]] show, "''The Apprentice''", where contestants compete for a position in Trump's organization. On this show, Trump popularized his catchphrase, "You're Fired!"' |
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| − | Trump owns the Miss Universe Pageant, so when Tara Conner was caught breaking pageant rules by drinking and other activities, Trump gave her a second chance after personally speaking with her, and allowed her to retain her crown as she attended rehabilitation. For several weeks after this Rosie O'Donnell berated Trump for his decision on the View. A bitter media war ensued with the two exchanging insults. | + | Trump owns the Miss Universe Pageant. Controversy arose when one of the winners, Tara Conner, was caught breaking pageant rules by drinking and other activities. Trump gave her a second chance after personally speaking with her, and allowed her to retain her crown as she attended rehabilitation. For several weeks after this, Rosie O'Donnell berated Trump for his decision on ''The View''. A bitter media war ensued with the two exchanging insults. |
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| | Trump has appeared on several TV shows and movies for guest appearances. He generally appears as himself. | | Trump has appeared on several TV shows and movies for guest appearances. He generally appears as himself. |
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| | ==Political Positions== | | ==Political Positions== |
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| − | Donald Trump has announced his desire to run for president as the Republican nominee. He is pro-life, supports 25% tariff on Chinese goods, and wants to eliminate the Department of Education. <ref>[http://www.breitbart.tv/pro-life-donald-trump-would-eliminate-dept-of-education-impose-25-tax-on-china-imports-if-president/ PRO-LIFE DONALD TRUMP WOULD ELIMINATE DEPT OF EDUCATION, IMPOSE 25% TAX ON CHINA IMPORTS IF PRESIDENT, Breitbart.tv, February 9, 2011]</ref> Trump gave a speech at the 2011 [[CPAC]] conference. <ref>[http://dailycaller.com/2011/02/10/trump-at-cpac-points-to-white-house-run/ Trump at CPAC points to White House run, The Daily Caller, February 10, 2011]</ref> He said he would end [[ObamaCare]] and he is against gun control. "I'm well acquainted with winning," and "That what the country needs now." | + | Donald Trump has announced his desire to run for president as the Republican nominee. He is pro-life, supports a 25% tariff on Chinese goods, and wants to eliminate the Department of Education. <ref>[http://www.breitbart.tv/pro-life-donald-trump-would-eliminate-dept-of-education-impose-25-tax-on-china-imports-if-president/ PRO-LIFE DONALD TRUMP WOULD ELIMINATE DEPT OF EDUCATION, IMPOSE 25% TAX ON CHINA IMPORTS IF PRESIDENT, Breitbart.tv, February 9, 2011]</ref> Trump gave a speech at the 2011 [[CPAC]] conference. <ref>[http://dailycaller.com/2011/02/10/trump-at-cpac-points-to-white-house-run/ Trump at CPAC points to White House run, The Daily Caller, February 10, 2011]</ref> He said he would end [[ObamaCare]], and he is against gun control. |
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| − | He has been criticized for his substantial contributions to [[Democrat]] lawmakers, most who are located in the states he resides in, New York and Florida. | + | He has been criticized for his substantial contributions to [[Democrat]] lawmakers; the majority of those lawmakers are located in the states he resides in: New York and Florida. |
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| − | Trump has also questioned the eligibility of Obama's presidency regarding the ongoing questions surrounded the birth certificate<ref>http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=280533</ref>. | + | Trump has also questioned the eligibility of Obama's presidency, in light of the ongoing questions surrounding his birth certificate<ref>http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=280533</ref>. |
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| | ==References== | | ==References== |