Donald Trump

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DonaldTrump1-TGJby Angel Gonzalez (Nov. 9, 2015)

Donald Trump is a business tycoon known for his success in the real estate development world. Trump is also producer of the show, “The Apprentice,” and author of over fifteen books including “The Art of the Deal.” Born in Queens, New York, he is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization, and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump is married, has five children, and is a grandfather of seven.

Trump has been registered as a Republican, Democrat, and Republican again 2012. He is self-funding his campaign and denouncing super PACs for promoting corruption by special interest lobbyists. Donald Trump is very active in social media with over 7 million followers. Trump also appears regularly on Fox and Friends on Monday mornings.

FINANCIAL AID / STUDENT LOANS / COST OF EDUCATION

TIME discusses Trump’s position student loans and how he thinks government its profiting on loan debt:

The Hill talks to Trump on his views of the student debt crisis and what he would do to help:

JOBS/ ECONOMY

This NPR article highlights Trump’s tax reform plan and warns that his plan could cost the federal government trillions:

The Washington Examiner points out the benefits of Trump’s tax reform plan and how it would help create jobs:

Business Insider reports Trump’s views on minimum wage:

NBC news reports on why Trump would not change the minimum wage:

APPROACH TO TERRORISM / EXTREMIST GROUPS

The Business Insider reports on Donald Trump’s strategy to combat ISIS:

CNN reports on Trump’s strategy to combat ISIS and the involvement of Russia in the fight against ISIS:

HUMANITARIAN / FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR OTHER NATIONS

Tump talked to NBC’s Today about what he would do regarding the Syrian refugees.

Politifact analyzed statements made by Trump in regards to the Syrian refugees:

RACIAL TENSION

The Business Insider reports on Trump’s plans to build a wall on the southern border to keep illegal immigrants out:

CNN goes into in-depth coverage of his immigration reform:

Trump was recently interviewed and asked about racial tensions by CNBC’s John Harwood :

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