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Donald Trump's Rise to Presidential Candidacy

A summary of Donald Trump's career, from his early real estate ventures to his 2016 presidential campaign, highlighting key events and controversies.

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What characterized Donald Trump's Republican primary campaign?: Trump's campaign for the Republican nomination was disruptive, marked by his unique themes, obsessions, and frequent use of falsehoods.
What event solidified Donald Trump's status as the presumptive Republican nominee?: After winning the Indiana primary in May 2016, Trump secured the presumptive Republican nomination, capitalizing on the Republican Party's ideological failures and strategic errors.
What was the state of Donald Trump's finances in his early career and during his divorce?: Donald Trump's financial situation during his early career in real estate was opaque, and he was on the verge of bankruptcy during his divorce from Ivana.
How did Donald Trump's 2015 presidential campaign announcement and early performance surprise many?: In 2015, Trump announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination, surprisingly becoming a frontrunner despite criticisms of his proposals and demeanor.
What contrasting views exist regarding Donald Trump's success and what transparency concerns surrounded him near the 2016 election?: While Trump is seen by some as embodying the American dream, his success in real estate was significantly aided by his father, and questions about his financial transparency remained even close to the election.

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