Trump Posts Cringe Throwback Pics in Self-Promo Shocker
The Daily Beast • • general
Key Points:
- On Saturday, Donald Trump spent time on Truth Social promoting his past achievements, including his work on the Wollman Skating Rink and the Reflecting Pool, despite ongoing national issues like inflation and rising gas prices.
- Trump’s claims about his business success contrast with his history of six corporate bankruptcies and multiple legal settlements, including a $25 million payout over Trump University fraud allegations.
- His renovation of the Reflecting Pool has already shown signs of deterioration, and New York City recently awarded the Wollman Rink contract to another operator, ending Trump’s involvement.
- Trump neglected to acknowledge D-Day heroes during his recent posts, focusing instead on self-promotion amid significant historical remembrance.
- The image of Trump as a highly successful businessman was largely crafted for television’s The Apprentice, with NBC executives admitting the portrayal was exaggerated and created a misleading narrative.