Donald Trump through the years

The billionaire real estate mogul and “Celebrity Apprentice” host was an early presidential favorite among tea party activists.

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June 28, 1978

New York Gov. Hugh Carey points to an artists' conception of the new New York Hyatt Hotel and convention facility to be built on the site of the former Commodore Hotel. At the launch are, from left, Donald Trump, Mayor Ed Koch of New York; Carey; and Robert T. Dormer, executive vice president of the Urban Development Corp.

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Aug. 1, 1985

Trump and fellow New York real estate magnate Steve Ross announce an agreement in New York to merge the Houston Gamblers and the New Jersey Generals U.S. Football League teams. Ross heads a group of investors that agreed to buy the troubled Houston franchise.

Marty Lederhandler / AP

Aug. 7, 1986

Developer Donald Trump, right, poses with New York City Park Commissioner Henry Stern, holding a pair of ice skates that are intended for use at the Wollman Skating Rink in New York's Central Park. Trump offered to rebuild the long-closed rink at no profit to himself after the city's renovation effort went through five years of delays and more than double the original cost estimate.

G. Paul Burnett / AP

March 26, 1988

New York Yankees manager Billy Martin, right, meets developer Donald Trump at Municipal Stadium in West Palm Beach. Seated with Trump are his son Donald, 10, with a ball given him by Martin and Yankees owner George Steinbrenner during the game with the Montreal Expos.

Richard Drew / AP

May 1, 1988

Donald Trump and his wife, Ivana, pose after she was sworn in as a U.S. citizen.

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March 22, 1988

Donald Trump stands next to one of his three Sikorsky helicopters at New York Port Authority's West 30 Street Heliport.

Wilbur Funches / AP

June 8, 1989

Trump, with the help of Rep. Charles Rangle (D-N.Y.), right, cuts the ribbon during the ceremonies marking the Trump Shuttle's inaugural flight at Washington National Airport.

Barry Thumma / AP

Oct. 14, 1993

Marla Maples, left, and Donald Trump greet the press with their newborn daughter, Tiffany, as they leave St. Mary's Hospital in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Hans Deryk / AP

Nov. 29, 1993

Trump and Marla Maples pose for photographers following their wedding ceremony in New York.

Kathy Willens / AP

Feb. 4, 1998

Donald Trump, co-owner of the Miss USA Pageant being held in Branson, Mo., sits among the 51 contestants following rehearsal for the pageant final at the Grand Palace.

John Sleezer / AP

Dec. 6, 1999

As the potential Reform Party presidential candidate, Trump made an appearance for the media atop a Beverly Hills, Calif., hotel. He was in the Southern California area to address party leaders and to test the political waters.

Chris Pizzello / AP

Feb. 29, 2004

Trump and girlfriend Melania Knauss pose as they arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar party at Mortons restaurant in West Hollywood.

Ethan Miller / Reuters

June 19, 2004

Trump carries the Olympic Flame on New York's Fifth Avenue during day 15 of the 2004 Athens Torch Relay.

Chad Rachman / AP

Sept. 19, 2004

Trump and Simon Cowell present the award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series at the 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Kevork Djansezian / AP

May 19, 2005

Former "Apprentice" winner Bill Rancic, left, joins George Ross, Trump and Carolyn Kepcher in this publicity photo provided by NBC from the season finale of "The Apprentice" during the live broadcast at the Skirball Center in New York City.

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Sept. 18, 2005

Trump does a parody of famous television theme songs with Megan Mullally, of the comedy series "Will & Grace," during the 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Mark J. Terrill / AP

April 16, 2011

A Trump supporter holds his hand on his chest while singing the national anthem at the 2011 Palm Beach County Tax Day Tea Party at Sanborn Square in Boca Raton, Fla. Trump is considering a bid for the 2012 presidency and is expected to announce his running in coming weeks.

John W. Adkisson / Getty Images

April 16, 2011

Trump attends the South Florida Tea Party's third annual tax day rally at Sanborn Square in Boca Raton, Fla. Sounding increasingly like a candidate, Trump repeatedly told a raucous tea party crowd Saturday he has the qualities needed in the White House and the conservative ideals necessary to seal the Republican nomination should he decide to run.

Gary Coronado / AP

April 27, 2011

Donald Trump, a possible 2012 presidential candidate talks with reporters at the Pease International Tradeport Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Portsmouth, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Jim Cole / AP

April 28, 2011

Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of 600 people during a gathering of Republican women's groups, Thursday, April 28, 2011, in Las Vegas. Trump's flirtation with a White House bid continued Thursday night with a lavish reception at the Treasure Island casino in Las Vegas.(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson / AP

April 28, 2011

Donald Trump waves his arms to the beat of music after speaking to a crowd of 600 people during a gathering of Republican women's groups, Thursday, April 28, 2011, in Las Vegas. Trump's flirtation with a White House bid continued Thursday night with a lavish reception at the Treasure Island casino in Las Vegas. During the 30-minute stump speech focused mostly on foreign affairs, Trump sprinkled in a number of insults directed toward the nation's leaders. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson / AP

April 30, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC- APRIL 30: Donald Trump, left, and his wife, Melania, pose for pix on the red carpet as guests make their way to the White House Correspondents Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on April 30, 2011, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)

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May 2, 2011

Real estate magnate and television personality Donald Trump and his wife Melania stand on the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of the exhibition "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" in New York May 2, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT FASHION BUSINESS)

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