The presumptive Republican presidential nominee, a TV celebrity and a former Atlantic City casino magnate, famed golf course owner, Donald Trump has had a long history with New Jersey and its residents.

"I am New Jersey," he said recently, claiming the Garden State is his home away from home.

We spoke to several of his supporters in New Jersey when Trump visited Lawrence Township for a campaign rally on May 19, which also served to raise funds for his friend Gov. Chris Christie -- who needed to pay off debt from his own presidential campaign. We asked New Jersey voters what made Trump their choice for the up-coming primary and general election.

From a 71-year-old first-time voter to someone who likes that he's not politically correct, here's what New Jerseyans had to say about their preferred candidate.

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