“In an inversion a company moves its legal headquarters to a lower-tax nation and pays taxes there. It isn't illegal or dishonest or even unpatriotic, it's just good business. Any business that does not take advantage of the opportunity to increase revenue by lowering its taxes isn't being properly…”Tagged: Taxes, Business, Democrats, Offshoring, Corporations
“When the income tax was first introduced, only one percent of Americans were taxed. It was never intended to be a tax on most Americans. Under this plan the income tax will be eliminated for nearly 75 million households, and 42 million households that now have to file complex forms that they often…”Tagged: Taxes, Income Tax, Tax Reform
“With disciplined budget management and elimination of waste, fraud, and abuse, this plan will allow us to balance the budget, grow the economy at record levels, clear the backlog of workers sitting at home, and begin the process of reducing our debt. With moderate growth, this plan will be revenue…”Tagged: Policy, Taxes, The Economy, Jobs, Budget
“My approach to tax policy will do just what needs to be done. For all Americans the uncertainty and complexity of a tax code written for special interests and the very rich will be removed and a clear future will be available for all. The plan has several goals. Let me make it clear that this set of…”Tagged: Taxes, Tax Reform, Finance
“I always draw a large crowd of journalists who are like sharks, hoping I'll put some blood in the water. I try to oblige.”Tagged: Media, Trump on Trump, Sharks
“My net worth is in excess of $10 billion—even more than people thought. As any accountant will tell you, it's actually almost impossible to put down a specific number because large assets are always in flux. The total value not only changes every day—it changes every hour.”Tagged: Trump on Trump
“I know that every poll shows that the public doesn't trust the media. The irony about that is that the media is conducting those polls.”Tagged: Media, Polling
“It's incredible to me how dishonest the media in this country really is. People sometimes forget that the newspapers and television stations are profit-making businesses—or at least they're trying to be. if they had to choose between honest reporting and making a profit, which choice do you think…”Tagged: Media, Business, Bias
“The truly odious Jonah Goldberg of the National Review was his usual incompetent self when he wrote—"Arguing with Trump is sort of like dressing up an adorable toddler in a Viking outfit and listening to him say he will raid my village and slaughter all in his path. It's cute. It's funny. Maybe it's…”Tagged: National Review, Jonah Goldberg, Media
“Our police officers are doing an incredible job keeping us as safe as possible, but the job is getting harder for them because they aren't getting the support they need. Like our military, they must have whatever equipment they need to protect themselves and all our honest, hardworking citizens.…”Tagged: Law Enforcement, Military, Government, Crime
“The government is filled with good people who are stymied in trying to get things done, and because nothing gets done, the best people outside Washington don't want to go into government, so nothing ever gets done or improves.”Tagged: Government, Civil Service, Work
“The kinds of people we need in government are executives who know how to get things done. These are the types of workers and executives who already are, or who will become, stars in any industry. There are also many workers in our civil service who are waiting for good leaders to inspire them. Years…”Tagged: Government, Leadership, Business, Civil Service
“My own style of conducting business is straightforward. I think big. I aim very high, and then I keep pushing and pushing toward that goal—and beyond it. In the end I may not get everything I want—I understand that—but I never compromise on the basic goals I set out for.”Tagged: Business, Work, Discipline, Goals
“It's only by being willing to say "enough" that you gather strength and force your adversaries to modify their behavior.”Tagged: Business, Values, Negotiation, Diplomacy
“There have been times in business when it has made sense to change strategy or even walk away from a deal. You must never be afraid to walk away from a bad deal.”Tagged: Business, Fear, Negotiation, Diplomacy
“Many of the lessons I've learned in business are applicable to our current situation. The most important lesson is this—Stand behind your word, and make sure your word stands up. People who have done business with me will tell you that I never say something unless I mean it. I don't make promises I…”Tagged: Values, Foreign Policy, Trump on Trump, Business, The Constitution
“We need a leader who is going to restore the respect this country enjoyed in the past. I'm criticized for not issuing elaborate, detailed policy statements. What good are detailed plans if your country doesn't have the credibility to carry them out—but I issue them anyway.”Tagged: Leadership, Policy, Foreign Policy
“Making America Great Again means standing by our word. We've watched President Obama draw a line in the sand, then another line in the sand, then no line at all. We've become an embarrassment to ourselves and to our history.”Tagged: President Obama, Syria, ISIS, Foreign Policy, Terrorism
“I've successfully built one of the most respected brands in the world by representing it in everything that I do. I realized a long time ago that if I'm not proud of what I'm selling, then there is no reason for anybody else to feel that pride.”Tagged: Trump on Trump, Business, Marketing