- June 17, 2015 -
Donald Trump Jumps In: The Donald’s White House Run is Officially On
The real estate mogul and TV reality star launched his presidential campaign Tuesday, ending more than two decades of persistent flirtation with the idea of running for the Oval Office.
Just over four years after he came closer than ever to launching a campaign before bowing out, Trump made his announcement at the lavish Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue in New York, laying out a vision to match his incoming campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again."
The 68-story tower venue Trump used Tuesday was more than just the backdrop to Trump's presidential announcement, instead becoming a physical embodiment of what Trump is bringing to the table and the challenges he'll face as he formally enters politics: it's both a sign of his overwhelming success in business and, as the site of the famous "Apprentice" boardroom, a symbol of the reality TV label he'll struggle to shake off.
He pointed out that his wealth and successful business career not only qualified him to be president -- "I will be the greatest jobs president that God ever created." -- but that it would allow him to rid himself of the special interests that he said control American politics.
Supporters gathered for the announcement had the same impression. Many of them were either several-time supporters of Trump's past flirtations with elected office or small business owners in New York who said they were confident Trump would be a boon for the economy.
