Indeed. He has run for president numerous times since the 1980s, always with the same intent: publicity. Even this time, he didn’t expect to win; he was getting publicity for his planned Trump TV, where he could have parlayed his false belief that he was cheated out of the presidency into viewers.
Most people don’t realize that he really has only one business left: licensing his name to suckers who think it has value. The more famous he is, the more he can maintain that illusion. He couldn’t raise the money to actually build something himself anymore, since every bank in the world (save one, which changed its view once it was Russian controlled…) refused to lend it to him, because he has the inverse Midas touch — everything he touches turns to lead; he’s planned for it and makes sure any contract with him guarantees HIS money upfront, so when the project fails and investors are screwed over, he still has his chunk. But even then, he’s lying about his wealth and certainly about his ability.
This is not “business,” or “the art of the deal,” this is being a con man. I am not speaking metaphorically; this is exactly what confidence men do: fool you into thinking something is better than it is so they can take your money and disappear.
Steve Bannon called him a “blunt tool” that would serve Bannon’s needs. Worked alot better for Putin and MBS. Their gleeful high five/bro bump while Trump sat alone watching wistfully said it all. “Finger and a thumb on the forehead,” DJT.
He won’t have that “job” much longer. He just increased tariffs on goods from China, saying the US will profit. Guess what? Now, American taxpayers will have to pay higher prices for goods from China. This is a lose-lose deal that only a loser like Trump could create.
At least that’s what Trump claims. I’m guessing that he borrowed millions to buy properties worth thousands, then sold those same properties for 10 cents on the dollar, then claimed millions of dollars worth of loss on his taxes, then claimed bankruptcy and thus stiffed the banks who loaned him the money in the first place. Pocketing the difference. Nice, huh?
Motivemagus almost 5 years ago
Indeed. He has run for president numerous times since the 1980s, always with the same intent: publicity. Even this time, he didn’t expect to win; he was getting publicity for his planned Trump TV, where he could have parlayed his false belief that he was cheated out of the presidency into viewers.
Most people don’t realize that he really has only one business left: licensing his name to suckers who think it has value. The more famous he is, the more he can maintain that illusion. He couldn’t raise the money to actually build something himself anymore, since every bank in the world (save one, which changed its view once it was Russian controlled…) refused to lend it to him, because he has the inverse Midas touch — everything he touches turns to lead; he’s planned for it and makes sure any contract with him guarantees HIS money upfront, so when the project fails and investors are screwed over, he still has his chunk. But even then, he’s lying about his wealth and certainly about his ability.
This is not “business,” or “the art of the deal,” this is being a con man. I am not speaking metaphorically; this is exactly what confidence men do: fool you into thinking something is better than it is so they can take your money and disappear.
Ontman almost 5 years ago
If not for money, for his insatiable EGO.
cambrdgttl almost 5 years ago
Winning the presidency will be the worse thing that ever happened to him.
Ally2005 almost 5 years ago
Republicons believe he really made $1 billion because he told them he did. See how this works.
braindead Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Like Bush, Trump has NEVER HELD and actual job — you know, where he reported to someone and could get fired.
Squoop almost 5 years ago
And the reason he is running for re-election is to avoid the slammer.
jborg Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Steve Bannon called him a “blunt tool” that would serve Bannon’s needs. Worked alot better for Putin and MBS. Their gleeful high five/bro bump while Trump sat alone watching wistfully said it all. “Finger and a thumb on the forehead,” DJT.
Aliquid almost 5 years ago
Does anybody remember how he said he would take the job of president without pay?
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
According to him, he didn’t really lose that much, he just “sported” with his tax returns.
Dtroutma almost 5 years ago
“The Art of the Steal”, Bonespurs use of the position and taxpayers.
Radish the wordsmith almost 5 years ago
The nation’s biggest con artist.
Andylit Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Of course none of this is news to age 45 and older crowd.
I guess most “journalists” today are too young to remember and too lazy to research.
Zebrastripes almost 5 years ago
This will NOT end well….
Zebrastripes almost 5 years ago
K. A. R. M. A. This will not end well……
wolfiiig almost 5 years ago
Trump is the best that America can put forward? Depressing.
The TM almost 5 years ago
He won’t have that “job” much longer. He just increased tariffs on goods from China, saying the US will profit. Guess what? Now, American taxpayers will have to pay higher prices for goods from China. This is a lose-lose deal that only a loser like Trump could create.
mail Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Duh
William Bednar Premium Member almost 5 years ago
At least that’s what Trump claims. I’m guessing that he borrowed millions to buy properties worth thousands, then sold those same properties for 10 cents on the dollar, then claimed millions of dollars worth of loss on his taxes, then claimed bankruptcy and thus stiffed the banks who loaned him the money in the first place. Pocketing the difference. Nice, huh?