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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.

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