Trump Posts Cringe Throwback Pics in Self-Promo Shocker
Yahoo • • nation
Key Points:
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump spent time posting self-promoting messages on Truth Social, highlighting his past achievements such as saving Central Park's Wollman Skating Rink and renovating the Reflecting Pool, despite current national challenges like inflation and rising gas prices.
- Trump's claim of fixing the Wollman Rink is complicated by the fact that New York awarded the rink's contract to another operator in 2025, and his $14 million Reflecting Pool renovation has already shown signs of algae growth.
- Historically, Trump has faced multiple business failures, including six corporate bankruptcies and costly legal settlements related to fraudulent practices and labor disputes, contradicting the image of a consistently successful businessman.
- Trump neglected to acknowledge D-Day heroes during his recent posts, focusing instead on self-promotion, while his public persona as a business mogul was largely shaped by media narratives, including NBC's The Apprentice, which has been admitted to exaggerate his success.
- The Daily Beast has sought comment from the White House regarding Trump's recent posts and claims.