Click here for 141 full quotes on Principles & Values OR 37 older headlines OR other candidates on Principles & Values OR background on Principles & Values. LameStream Media are the Enemy of the People. (Sep 2019)

OpEd: Trump is a symbol of renewed white identity. (Mar 2019)

America will never be a socialist country. (Mar 2019)

Common good & compromise over revenge & retribution. (Feb 2019)

America's unique destiny is to be the beacon amongst nations. (Feb 2019)

OpEd: Beat the mainstream media by reframing. (Jan 2019)

Open-border socialism brings suffering, misery and decay. (Oct 2018)

Judges should just interpret law, like religious liberty. (Jan 2018)

OpEd: Replaces art of the compromise but the art of conflict. (Jan 2018)

Put American citizens first, to make America great again. (Feb 2017)

First Amendment allows us to strongly criticize fake news. (Feb 2017)

We are transferring power from Washington to the people. (Jan 2017)

OpEd: Trump's rise analogous to Hitler's in 1930s Germany. (Jun 2016)

Agrees with Hillary on marijuana, campaign finance, trade. (Feb 2016)

Make America great again. (Feb 2016)

Our flag represents equality, hope, fairness, & courage. (Nov 2015)

I give people what they need and don't get: The Truth. (Nov 2015)

I will negotiate until American is great again. (Oct 2015)

5-point plan to return America to her former greatness. (Dec 2011)

USA is the greatest force for freedom world has ever known. (Dec 2011)

If I run & win, our country will be great again. (Feb 2011)

Greatest fear? I don't have any; I only have "concerns". (Apr 2010)

I'm more humble than people might think. (Apr 2010)

Non-politicians are the wave of the future. (Jul 2000)

Prefers short, formal bows to shaking hands. (Oct 1997)

I'm too honest & too controversial to be a politician. (Oct 1997)

People who inherit don't know how to earn back losses. (Oct 1997)

Toughness is equally strength, intelligence, & self-respect. (Jul 1990) Birtherism

I did a good job getting Obama to produce birth certificate. (Sep 2016)

2011: Obama's birth certificate is hiding something. (Sep 2015)

Birtherism: demanded that Obama produce birth certificate. (Sep 2015)

Stoked Tea Party suspicions about Obama's legitimacy. (Jan 2012)

One hour to produce my birth certificate; Obama should too. (Feb 2011) Business Principles

I play to people's fantasies to Think Big. (Apr 2019)

OpEd: input on options from multiple advisers. (Jan 2018)

A businessman, not a lifelong politician. (Oct 2016)

Bought Plaza hotel for cultural value, not profit. (Aug 2016)

OpEd: Trump empire based on Trump brand, not Trump buildings. (Aug 2016)

Donate to political candidates, regardless of party. (Aug 2016)

OpEd: Leveraged government and companies against each other. (Aug 2016)

I never forgive people who deceive me. (Oct 2015)

People want positive inspiration. (Sep 2015)

I believe in the toot-your-own-horn theory. (Apr 2010)

Build your reputation as "responsible, professional & loyal". (Apr 2010)

When someone crosses you, get even!. (Sep 2008)

Never forgive someone who is bad; always strike back. (Sep 2008)

The harder I work, the luckier I get. (Sep 2008)

Get used to hearing the word "no" and ignoring it. (Sep 2008)

Never give up; look at the solution, not the problem. (Jan 2008)

To negotiate well, prepare and know as much as possible. (Jan 2008)

In the best negotiations, everyone wins. (Jan 2008)

Failure is not permanent. (Jan 2008)

Beauty and elegance are my signature and my brand. (Oct 2006)

Think on "Trump scale" and make a BIG statement. (Oct 2006)

Change isn't an admission that you were wrong. (Oct 2006)

Look at people non-judgmentally, without right or wrong. (Oct 2006)

Give others a fair chance, but eliminate scoundrels. (Oct 2006)

Passion overcomes many difficult impossibilities. (Oct 2006)

Many people are afraid to fail, so they don't try. (Oct 2006)

Tell people you’re successful or they won’t know it. (Mar 2004)

Good management requires hiring good people. (Mar 2004)

Lessons: stay focused on big picture. (Mar 2004)

Surround yourself with people you can trust. (Mar 2004)

Negotiating deals is about persuasion, not power. (Mar 2004)

In business & politics, stands for getting things done. (Jul 2000)

Appealing to middle Americans leery of political elite. (Nov 1999)

Learned about myself, from adversity in hard times. (Oct 1997)

Feeling cocky & invincible can be destructive. (Oct 1997)

For bad investment advice, you get blame; if good, no credit. (Oct 1997)

Measure success in happiness, not just in dollars. (Oct 1997)

You can't con people for long; you have to deliver the goods. (Jul 1993)

Rules for surviving the perils of success. (Jul 1990) Mueller Report

Mueller: Presidents may not be indicted for obstruction. (Jul 2019)

Foreign-provided opposition info? Read it; maybe call FBI. (Jun 2019)

No collusion, if you read the Mueller Report as I did. (Jun 2019)

Based on Mueller report, we'd indict Trump if not president. (May 2019)

OpEd: Russia helped Trump so they'd control eastern Ukraine. (Apr 2019)

OpEd: Trump met three criteria for obstruction of justice. (Apr 2019)

If Congress tries to impeach, I'll go to the Supreme Court. (Apr 2019)

Mueller Report: Russia bought pro-Trump social media ads. (Apr 2019)

Russia made up voter fraud story & Trump campaign re-posted. (Apr 2019)

Campaign supplied Russians, without knowing it was Russia. (Apr 2019)

Mueller: firing Comey is obstruction if Russia probe delayed. (Apr 2019)

Trump: no Russia probe; Mueller: yes, Comey was running it. (Apr 2019)

Trump: no connection to Russia; Mueller: yes, hotel business. (Apr 2019)

Attempted to fire Special Counsel, but staff refused. (Apr 2019)

Trump: Mueller has conflict; Mueller: no, it's obstruction. (Apr 2019)

Mueller appointed to investigate Trump after Comey firing. (Apr 2019)

Mueller results: 7 guilty pleas and 34 indictments. (Apr 2019)

Campaign manager convicted: conspiracy with Ukraine & Russia. (Apr 2019)

Trump's lawyer convicted of lying to Congress about Russia. (Apr 2019)

Sued by Democratic Party for 2016 Russia collusion. (Apr 2018)

OpEd 2016: Putin hated Hillary and wanted to help Trump win. (Apr 2018)

Mueller convicted three Trump aides of lying about Russia. ()

Trump challenged Russia to hack Hillary's email; Russia did. () Past Campaigns

OpEd: Spoke to people's disenfranchisement & disempowerment. (Apr 2017)

OpEd: Make America Great Again by leader being at the helm. (Apr 2017)

Get a special prosecutor for email scandal to jail Hillary. (Oct 2016)

1997: Bill Clinton's vocal backer during Monicagate. (Aug 2016)

Talked about running for president since 1985. (Aug 2016)

Didn't vote in any Republican primary from 1989 until 2016. (Aug 2016)

Trump made a profit from his 2016 campaign. (Aug 2016)

OpEd: Trump never faced tough press questioning. (Aug 2016)

My old liberal political views evolved like Reagan's did. (Aug 2015) Personal Background

Focus in school was "creating mischief". (Apr 2019)

Fixated on personal dignity, uprightness, and respectability. (Jan 2018)

Favorite movie: Citizen Kane, about risks of accumulation. (Aug 2016)

Father arrested in 1927 KKK riot, but didn't support Klan. (Aug 2016)

Played varsity baseball at military academy. (Aug 2016)

After Ivana, never let wife run business again. (Aug 2016)

OpEd: "Apprentice" turned Trump from blowhard to candidate. (Aug 2016)

At 58, met and married Melania, age 34, at Kit Kat Klub. (Aug 2016)

OpEd: curries favor with journalists who don't cross-check. (Aug 2016)

OpEd: Lifelong dance of mutual manipulation with the press. (Sep 2015)

Sent to military academy because of childhood rebelliousness. (Sep 2015)

A germophobe: constantly washes hands; dislikes handshakes. (Sep 2015)

Attended military academy & Wharton Business School. (Jun 2015)

The Art of the Hair: it's all natural, and all mine. (Mar 2004)

Separated from Ivana after long less-than-perfect marriage. (Jul 1990) Religion

Our country, blessed by God, has a special purpose. (Aug 2020)

Supports religious liberty, and the motto, "In God We Trust". (Mar 2017)

I go to communion and that's asking forgiveness. (Nov 2016)

Our media culture often mocks and demeans people of faith. (Sep 2016)

Cherish and defend our Christian heritage. (Sep 2016)

Repeal LBJ law: let preachers talk politics, tax-exempt. (Sep 2016)

I have a daughter and son-in-law who are Jewish. (Mar 2016)

Who in the world is offended by "Merry Christmas"? (Nov 2015)

I love God, and I love having a relationship with Him. (Nov 2015) Scandals

OpEd: 18-month investigation alleges $413M in tax fraud. (Oct 2018)

Claimed father lent him $1M; actually lent him $60M. (Oct 2018)

OpEd: Trump is dangerous because he isn't tethered to truth. (Apr 2018)

OpEd: Trump demands loyalty, like a mob boss. (Apr 2018)

OpEd: Incited violence at rallies starting in 2015. (Apr 2017)

Debunked women fictionalized stories about sexual harassment. (Oct 2016)

I filed a 104-page disclosure form; I earned $609M last year. (Sep 2016)

Clinton's private email server was on purpose & no "mistake". (Sep 2016)

Charitable donations of $165,000 to Wharton and U.Penn. (Aug 2016)

Sued in 1,900 cases; defendant in 1,450 more cases. (Aug 2016)

Anti-corruption laws ensure that Trump profits from campaign. (Aug 2016)

OpEd: Trump dealt with Genovese & Gambino crime families. (Aug 2016)

Burned by press too often to be available any more. (Jul 1990)