Donald Trump (Republican)

Personal Information: 

Donald Trump (Republican)

Born: June 14, 1946 (age 69)

        Queens, New York City

Alma mater: Fordham University (transferred)

                      University of Pennsylvania (B.S.)

Spouse: Melania Knauss-Trump (2005-)

Children: Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany, Barron

Positions held: 

– Chairman and president of The Trump Organization

– Chairman of Trump Plaza Associates, LLC

– Chairman of Trump Atlantic City Associates

– Host of The Apprentice

Campaign Views:

Environment: Says those who warn of global warming only want to raise taxes.

Marijuana: “I think it’s bad, and I feel strongly about that,” he said. “They’ve got a lot of problems going on right now in Colorado, some big problems.” However, when asked about the states’ rights aspect to marijuana laws, Trump said, “If they vote for it, they vote for it.”

Guns: “I certainly stand by my opposition to Gun Control when it comes to taking guns from law-abiding citizens.”

LGBT: Mr. Trump says that his views on marriage are “evolving” but that he still favors “traditional marriage,” between “a man and a woman.”              

Education: Trump is opposed to the common core education system. Calling it a “disaster.”

Fact check:

Illegal immigration “wasn’t a subject that was on anybody’s mind until I brought it up at my announcement.”

There is no doubt that Trump brought additional attention to the issue but the issue was definitely on the minds of media way before Trump.