2015: Trump announces candidacy in announcement after famous golden escalator ride

On June 16, 2015, Donald Trump made announcement: He would seek the candidacy for President of the United States. The announcement at Trump Tower came after a famous Trump escalator ride, calls to "Make America Great Again," and much more. 0:00 - 0:31 2015 Trump escalator ride 0:31 - 1:02 Trump makes announces candidacy, plans to "MAGA" 1:02 - 1:35 Trump on jobs, using his own money to fund candidacy 1:36 - 1:47 Trump says 2016 election based on 'competence' 1:48 - 2:12 Trump border wall announced, "Mexico will pay for it" 2:13 - 2:45 'The American Dream is dead, but if I get elected, I will bring it back' 2:45 - 3:15 Trump announcement ends, supporters fill Trump Tower