Donald J. Trump – President Ronald Reagan White House Files

Description

Trump and Reagan White House Files: Initial Overview

Timeline of Main Events:

• Undated (likely mid-1980s): Donald J. Trump sends invitations to events, including the opening of Trump Tower. (This is inferred from the mention of invitations to Trump events, with Trump Tower being a significant early project.)
• Undated (likely mid-to-late 1980s): White House officials (under President Ronald Reagan) write memos concerning Donald J. Trump’s fundraising efforts. These memos indicate an attempt to redirect Trump’s fundraising away from the Democratic Party and towards the Republican Party.

Cast of Characters:

• Donald J. Trump: A real estate developer and businessman who was involved in various high-profile projects, including Trump Tower. He also engaged in political fundraising activities.
• Ronald Reagan: The President of the United States during the time period covered by the files. While not directly mentioned as interacting with Trump in this excerpt, the memos originated from his White House staff.
• White House Officials (under President Ronald Reagan): Unnamed individuals working within the Reagan administration who were concerned about the political affiliations of Donald Trump’s fundraising and sought to influence it towards the Republican Party.

Brief Bios:

• Donald J. Trump: A prominent real estate developer and businessman based in New York City. He gained significant public attention through his large-scale construction projects and media appearances.
• Ronald Reagan: The 40th President of the United States (1981-1989). His presidency was marked by conservative economic policies, a strong stance against the Soviet Union, and efforts to reduce the size and scope of the federal government.
• White House Officials (under President Ronald Reagan): Staff members within the Executive Office of the President who held various roles supporting President Reagan’s agenda. Their responsibilities would have included political strategy, outreach, and communication.

Donald J. Trump – President Ronald Reagan White House Files

146  pages of files from folders maintained at the Ronald Regan Library and Museum, containing material connected to Donald J. Trump.

Files include invitations from Trump to Trump events, including the opening of Trump Tower, memos by White House officials trying to get Trump fundraising efforts directed away from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.