Donald Trump announces candidacy

Eric Trump, left, Lara Yunaska Trump, Donald Trump, Barron Trump, Melania Trump, Vanessa Haydon Trump, Kai Madison Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Donald John Trump III and Ivanka Trump.

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June 16, 2015 9:35 AM PT

With Donald Trump announcing his candidacy, the reality-TV aspect of the GOP presidential field grows.

Supporters of Donald Trump in the Trump Tower lobby.

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Donald Trump displays a document reportedly showing his net worth.

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Donald Trump making his candidacy announcement

Donald Trump announces his candidacy for the U.S. presidency at Trump Tower in New York City on June 16, 2015.

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Supports come to see Donald Trump make candidacy announcement

Supporters at Trump Tower in New York City on June 16, 2015.

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Donald Trump announces that he is running for the office of president of the United States, at Trump Tower in New York on Tuesday.

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“The U.S. has become a dumping ground for everybody else’s problems,” said Donald Trump on Tuesday.

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“Politicians are all talk, no action. Nothing is going to get done. They will not lead us to the promised land,” Donald Trump said. “Our country is in serious trouble. We don’t have victories anymore.”

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Donald Trump walks with his wife, Melania, at Trump Tower in New York on Tuesday before announcing that he is running for president of the United States.

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