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Revision as of 22:18, March 28, 2011
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.
Career
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.
Major Properties
Trump World Tower: 845 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY.
Trump Tower: 725 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10022 Personal Residence
Trump Taj Mahal
Trump Marina
Bank of America Center (San Francisco)
The Trump Building at 40 Wall Street
Trump Plaza
Trump Park Avenue
Trump Entertainment Resorts
TrumpStreet Casino & Entertainment Complex, Philadelphia
AXA Financial Center, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Mar-A-Lago Palm Beach
Four golf courses in the U.S.
Media
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!"'
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 has appeared on several TV shows and movies for guest appearances. He generally appears as himself.
Political Positions
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. [1] Trump gave a speech at the 2011 CPAC conference. [2] 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."
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.
Trump has also questioned the eligibility of Obama's presidency regarding the ongoing questions surrounded the birth certificate[3].