Definition of construct for English Language Learners. : to build or make (something physical, such as a road, bridge, or building) : to make or create (something, such as a story or theory) by organizing ideas, words, etc.
Trump is the nominee of the Republican Party for President of the United States in 2016, having won the most state primaries, caucuses, and delegates to the 2016 Republican National Convention. Trump chose Indiana governor Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate.
Before becoming 45th president of the United States, he was a businessman and a television personality. The Republican Trump won the presidential elections on November 8, 2016, after receiving 304 electoral votes against Democrat Hillary Clintonâs 227 (at least 270 electoral votes are needed to win).