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November 2016

CampaignNov 8, 2016Multiple verified sources· 1 source

Trump wins the 2016 presidential election

Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election, winning 306 pledged electoral votes while losing the popular vote.

Elections

June 2015

CampaignJun 16, 2015Multiple verified sources· 1 source

Trump announces his first presidential campaign at Trump Tower

Donald Trump announced his candidacy for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination at Trump Tower in New York, opening with remarks on trade and immigration that set the themes of the campaign.

Why it matters: The launch of the political career this archive documents.

Immigration Trade Elections