Trump had discussed politics for years before launching his successful presidential campaign.
But in 2015, he entered the Republican presidential race in a way that immediately attracted enormous attention.
His campaign was unconventional.
He spoke in blunt language.
He attacked political opponents directly.
He criticized immigration policies.
He promised major changes in trade and foreign policy.
He presented himself as an outsider who could challenge Washington’s political establishment.
His campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again,” became one of the most recognizable political phrases in modern American politics.
Trump’s approach generated intense reactions almost immediately.
Some Republicans welcomed his willingness to attack the political establishment.
Others worried that his rhetoric was too confrontational and that his policy proposals were unrealistic or harmful.
The media coverage was relentless.
Every controversial statement produced another round of debate.
Trump remained at the center of the conversation.
And eventually, he won the Republican nomination.
The 2016 Election
