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Chapter 10. Lucky to be an American
“I know how lucky I am. The day I was born I had already won the greatest lottery on earth,” Trump writes. That’s because I was born to a father who was fantastically wealthy, he adds. He doesn’t really. It’s because he was born in the United States.
Trump owns “a big house” in Florida. It is a nice house. One time he raised a big flag outside the house. Local authorities said the big flag violated zoning regulations. They started fining him. Trump sued them for $25m.
He did not get $25m. The anecdote rather falls down here.
By the way, the American flag is great isn’t it? It represents courage and sacrifice.
Ivanka Trump, Donald’s daughter went to Czechoslovakia once. At the time people there were proud to have American things. They taped one dollar bills to their car windshields. But now the Czechs are laughing at us, apparently.
We learn that you rarely hear the phrase “Made in America” anymore. This is a shame. You certainly don’t see it on Donald Trump’s ties because they are made in China. But let’s ignore that.
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Chapter 9. Nice guys can finish firstChapter 9. Nice guys can finish first
“I’m a nice guy. I really am.” This is the opening sentence.“I’m a nice guy. I really am.” This is the opening sentence.
“I’m not afraid to say what I believe.” This is true. We’ve already heard Trump’s beliefs on immigrants and climate change.“I’m not afraid to say what I believe.” This is true. We’ve already heard Trump’s beliefs on immigrants and climate change.
Oh you know who “really appreciates” this approach? The American people, that’s who. (Donald Trump is actually viewed negatively by a majority of the American people.)Oh you know who “really appreciates” this approach? The American people, that’s who. (Donald Trump is actually viewed negatively by a majority of the American people.)
When Donald Trump announced he was running he was interested to see which of his “so-called friends” would “remain loyal to me”. He appears to have bad judgement in friends because quite a few of them didn’t. There follows a list of those who have wronged him.When Donald Trump announced he was running he was interested to see which of his “so-called friends” would “remain loyal to me”. He appears to have bad judgement in friends because quite a few of them didn’t. There follows a list of those who have wronged him.
Terry Lundgren of Macy’s.Terry Lundgren of Macy’s.
Steve Burke of Comcast.Steve Burke of Comcast.
NBC’s president Bob Greenblatt.NBC’s president Bob Greenblatt.
Paul Telegdy, NBC’s head of reality television.Paul Telegdy, NBC’s head of reality television.
Randy Falco, Univision.Randy Falco, Univision.
Beau Ferrari of Univision.Beau Ferrari of Univision.
People attacked Trump’s hair when he announced he was running for president. It is his own hair.People attacked Trump’s hair when he announced he was running for president. It is his own hair.
Trump hasn’t put out specifics for his presidency because there are a lot of different voices that need to be heard when deciding things. Just take his word for it, it’ll be fine.Trump hasn’t put out specifics for his presidency because there are a lot of different voices that need to be heard when deciding things. Just take his word for it, it’ll be fine.
Fred Trump, Donald’s father, loaned him “a small loan amount of money” when he wanted to build property in Manhattan. It was only $1m. The tight git.Fred Trump, Donald’s father, loaned him “a small loan amount of money” when he wanted to build property in Manhattan. It was only $1m. The tight git.
More about anchor babies. Coming over here, drinking our milk. They need to go.More about anchor babies. Coming over here, drinking our milk. They need to go.
Second amendment good. Tax system broken. Iran bad.Second amendment good. Tax system broken. Iran bad.
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Chapter 8. It’s still the economy, stupidChapter 8. It’s still the economy, stupid
“I’m rich. I mean, I’m really rich.” This information is presented with little-to-no context.“I’m rich. I mean, I’m really rich.” This information is presented with little-to-no context.
When Trump listens to some of his GOP competitors he shakes his head. “I think: ‘You wouldn’t have even qualified to be a contestant on The Apprentice.’” I believe this is meant as an insult.When Trump listens to some of his GOP competitors he shakes his head. “I think: ‘You wouldn’t have even qualified to be a contestant on The Apprentice.’” I believe this is meant as an insult.
President Obama loves playing golf but by gosh he plays with the wrong people. He should be playing with smart people who can help our country, not his loser friends.President Obama loves playing golf but by gosh he plays with the wrong people. He should be playing with smart people who can help our country, not his loser friends.
Trump, meanwhile, knows how to “work a golf course”.Trump, meanwhile, knows how to “work a golf course”.
During the 1990 recession a lot of Trump’s friends went bankrupt. He never went bankrupt, he says. Apart from those four corporate bankruptcies but – oops – we won’t mention those here.During the 1990 recession a lot of Trump’s friends went bankrupt. He never went bankrupt, he says. Apart from those four corporate bankruptcies but – oops – we won’t mention those here.
There is crazy over-regulation by the government. “You can barely buy a paper clip without being in violation of some governmental policy.”There is crazy over-regulation by the government. “You can barely buy a paper clip without being in violation of some governmental policy.”
System is broken. National debt. Whatever happened to American dreams?System is broken. National debt. Whatever happened to American dreams?
Trump would not cut social security or medicare.Trump would not cut social security or medicare.
Trump employs thousands of people.Trump employs thousands of people.
We have to bring jobs back from places like China, Japan, and Mexico.We have to bring jobs back from places like China, Japan, and Mexico.
Again: Trump employs thousands of people.Again: Trump employs thousands of people.
Trump knows how to fix the economy. It is quite simple. “All it takes is a commitment to winning and making “Made in America” a badge of honor just like it used to be.”Trump knows how to fix the economy. It is quite simple. “All it takes is a commitment to winning and making “Made in America” a badge of honor just like it used to be.”
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Chapter 7. Health care is making us all sickChapter 7. Health care is making us all sick
Donald Trump has hired thousands of employees. We know this because he repeats it over and over again in this chapter. Plus: health care is rubbish.Donald Trump has hired thousands of employees. We know this because he repeats it over and over again in this chapter. Plus: health care is rubbish.
Trump is lucky because he can afford the best health care in the world. But he knows that others can’t.Trump is lucky because he can afford the best health care in the world. But he knows that others can’t.
Obamacare is a catastrophe. He calls it the “un-Affordable Care Act”, which is cute.Obamacare is a catastrophe. He calls it the “un-Affordable Care Act”, which is cute.
Yes, Trump once said he believed in a single-payer system but that plan would have been way better than the un-Affordable Care Act. And anyway, he was a “non politician” at the time. And it was a different time. It wouldn’t work now.Yes, Trump once said he believed in a single-payer system but that plan would have been way better than the un-Affordable Care Act. And anyway, he was a “non politician” at the time. And it was a different time. It wouldn’t work now.
The solution to sorting out the un-Affordable Care Act is to hire the most knowledgeable people in the world and lock them in a room. Like Big Brother except they can’t leave until everything is fixed or they eat each other.The solution to sorting out the un-Affordable Care Act is to hire the most knowledgeable people in the world and lock them in a room. Like Big Brother except they can’t leave until everything is fixed or they eat each other.
Nobody understands business better than Trump, obviously, so he can sort this mess out. We’ll do it by telling the federal government to eff off and allowing insurance companies to “compete for your business”.Nobody understands business better than Trump, obviously, so he can sort this mess out. We’ll do it by telling the federal government to eff off and allowing insurance companies to “compete for your business”.
There might be a problem with this because insurance companies are currently ripping us all off and making a fortune. But this contradiction is not addressed.There might be a problem with this because insurance companies are currently ripping us all off and making a fortune. But this contradiction is not addressed.
In conclusion: “If we follow my logic, our healthcare system, and our economy, will be well again very soon.”In conclusion: “If we follow my logic, our healthcare system, and our economy, will be well again very soon.”
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Chapter 6. The energy debate: a lot of hot airChapter 6. The energy debate: a lot of hot air
Climate change does not exist. Or if it does it is not man made. No evidence is given for this, but it is fact.Climate change does not exist. Or if it does it is not man made. No evidence is given for this, but it is fact.
There is oil in America and natural gas and we should use that. It will last us until next century and by then we’ll all be dead anyway.There is oil in America and natural gas and we should use that. It will last us until next century and by then we’ll all be dead anyway.
The Keystone XL pipeline should be allowed to go ahead. We should drill everywhere oil is accessible.The Keystone XL pipeline should be allowed to go ahead. We should drill everywhere oil is accessible.
Windpower is the worst. It ruins the view from golf courses.Windpower is the worst. It ruins the view from golf courses.
That’s about it.That’s about it.
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Chapter 5. Education: a failing gradeChapter 5. Education: a failing grade
The Department of Education needs to be gotten rid of.The Department of Education needs to be gotten rid of.
Donald Trump went to a military school, which was a tough, tough place. He learned how to neatly fold his clothing so it could be stacked. This is not a skill “that has had much application in my life”. But it taught discipline.Donald Trump went to a military school, which was a tough, tough place. He learned how to neatly fold his clothing so it could be stacked. This is not a skill “that has had much application in my life”. But it taught discipline.
He was taught not to lie, cheat or steal, or tolerate those who do.He was taught not to lie, cheat or steal, or tolerate those who do.
“This may be why I never became a politician,” he quips.“This may be why I never became a politician,” he quips.
By the way do you know what makes a kid feel good? Winning.By the way do you know what makes a kid feel good? Winning.
Meanwhile, in many schools grading has been eliminated entirely. Someone should factcheck this. I’d do it but I’ve got my nose in a really good book.Meanwhile, in many schools grading has been eliminated entirely. Someone should factcheck this. I’d do it but I’ve got my nose in a really good book.
Teacher unions: bad. Schools competing for children? Good. Teachers aren’t paid enough. We need greater discipline, although we should not go back to the days when teachers “would get physical with students”.Teacher unions: bad. Schools competing for children? Good. Teachers aren’t paid enough. We need greater discipline, although we should not go back to the days when teachers “would get physical with students”.
College tuition is too much and loans suck. We should do something about it but, from this book at least, it is not clear what.College tuition is too much and loans suck. We should do something about it but, from this book at least, it is not clear what.
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Chapter 4. Foreign policy: fighting for peaceChapter 4. Foreign policy: fighting for peace
Some people say Donald Trump has no experience in foreign policy. They’re right, he doesn’t, but it doesn’t matter because he would expand the military and that would sort everything out.Some people say Donald Trump has no experience in foreign policy. They’re right, he doesn’t, but it doesn’t matter because he would expand the military and that would sort everything out.
Teddy Roosevelt believed America should speak softly and carry a big stick.Teddy Roosevelt believed America should speak softly and carry a big stick.
And “Mike Tyson, the famous fighter, once explained his philosophy, saying, ‘Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.’”And “Mike Tyson, the famous fighter, once explained his philosophy, saying, ‘Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.’”
Mike Tyson is famous for something else that Trump has spoken about a lot in this book, but we won’t dwell on that.Mike Tyson is famous for something else that Trump has spoken about a lot in this book, but we won’t dwell on that.
Building up the military is “buying peace”. It is also smart business because people have to build all those planes and ships.Building up the military is “buying peace”. It is also smart business because people have to build all those planes and ships.
The US is defending Germany, Japan and South Korea, but we’re not being paid a dime for it. “It is time the rest of the world paid their fair share, and if I have anything to say about it, they will!”The US is defending Germany, Japan and South Korea, but we’re not being paid a dime for it. “It is time the rest of the world paid their fair share, and if I have anything to say about it, they will!”
Go Team Mercenaries!Go Team Mercenaries!
The entire Isis force probably wouldn’t even fill Yankee Stadium. Obama’s Iran deal totally sucked.The entire Isis force probably wouldn’t even fill Yankee Stadium. Obama’s Iran deal totally sucked.
China is the biggest problem though. They destroyed our industries. Although they are very savvy businesspeople. In fact, Trump has had several of his Trump-brand products made there.China is the biggest problem though. They destroyed our industries. Although they are very savvy businesspeople. In fact, Trump has had several of his Trump-brand products made there.
Our politicians are too stupid or too foolish, or both, to understand that we need to be tough with China. Carl Icahn understands it, and if he were representing America things would be better.Our politicians are too stupid or too foolish, or both, to understand that we need to be tough with China. Carl Icahn understands it, and if he were representing America things would be better.
In conclusion: we should stand up to China, whatever that means, and we need to start sending a bill to “the Saudi Arabians, the South Koreans, the Germans, the Japanese and the British” for the costs of the US military.In conclusion: we should stand up to China, whatever that means, and we need to start sending a bill to “the Saudi Arabians, the South Koreans, the Germans, the Japanese and the British” for the costs of the US military.
“We’re protecting them, after all.”“We’re protecting them, after all.”
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Chapter 3. Immigration: good walls make good neighboursChapter 3. Immigration: good walls make good neighbours
We hear more about this big wall that Mexico is going to pay for. Oh and guess what? Illegal immigration is killing this country. Don’t get him wrong, Donald Trump loves immigration. (“I can close my eyes and imagine what my relatives must have been thinking when they sailed past the Statue of Liberty into New York.”)We hear more about this big wall that Mexico is going to pay for. Oh and guess what? Illegal immigration is killing this country. Don’t get him wrong, Donald Trump loves immigration. (“I can close my eyes and imagine what my relatives must have been thinking when they sailed past the Statue of Liberty into New York.”)
What he does not like is illegal immigration. There’s more about this: floods of illegal immigrants, dangerous problems, borders, immigrants as a source of crime.What he does not like is illegal immigration. There’s more about this: floods of illegal immigrants, dangerous problems, borders, immigrants as a source of crime.
He has tremendous respect for Mexico, he says, which will come as a surprise to the people of Mexico. And to the Mexican government: which has, according to Trump’s pen, “published pamphlets explaining how to illegally emigrate to the United States”.He has tremendous respect for Mexico, he says, which will come as a surprise to the people of Mexico. And to the Mexican government: which has, according to Trump’s pen, “published pamphlets explaining how to illegally emigrate to the United States”.
Some of the illegal immigrants are rapists, we hear. Again.Some of the illegal immigrants are rapists, we hear. Again.
Luckily, “nobody can build a wall like me”. The wall will save us from these crusading immigrants, he says. We really need a wall. China built a big wall and that was ages ago. The Israelis have a wall and that has been a great success that hasn’t caused any problems whatsoever.Luckily, “nobody can build a wall like me”. The wall will save us from these crusading immigrants, he says. We really need a wall. China built a big wall and that was ages ago. The Israelis have a wall and that has been a great success that hasn’t caused any problems whatsoever.
There’s more on the wall (is he campaigning for a job at Home Depot?): it will have a big, beautiful door, just like Mordor has in the Lord of the Rings. But this one will be keeping out immigrants, not orcs, although maybe they’re the same thing.There’s more on the wall (is he campaigning for a job at Home Depot?): it will have a big, beautiful door, just like Mordor has in the Lord of the Rings. But this one will be keeping out immigrants, not orcs, although maybe they’re the same thing.
Wall wall wall. We need to triple the number of immigration officers we have until the wall is built. We need to enforce visa regulations so people can’t stay here after they expire. We need to stop birthright citizenship, “or anchor babies”. Kick them out.Wall wall wall. We need to triple the number of immigration officers we have until the wall is built. We need to enforce visa regulations so people can’t stay here after they expire. We need to stop birthright citizenship, “or anchor babies”. Kick them out.
While those anchor babies can bugger off back to where they came from – the womb, I guess – the US should allow foreigners to stay if they have master’s degrees and are smart, he says.While those anchor babies can bugger off back to where they came from – the womb, I guess – the US should allow foreigners to stay if they have master’s degrees and are smart, he says.
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Crippled I tell you pic.twitter.com/gDh42hYqPwCrippled I tell you pic.twitter.com/gDh42hYqPw
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InterludeInterlude
I’ve just nipped up the road to Trump Tower to witness Donald giving a press conference about his book.I’ve just nipped up the road to Trump Tower to witness Donald giving a press conference about his book.
It is a good book, he says. “We did this quickly and we think we did it effectively. It’s been a great experience.”It is a good book, he says. “We did this quickly and we think we did it effectively. It’s been a great experience.”
“America is crippled,” according to Trump.“America is crippled,” according to Trump.
There were about seven or eight Trump staffers applauding off to the side when the business mogul/author stepped up to his podium. And about 50 members of the public standing up above, taking photos from the ballustrades.There were about seven or eight Trump staffers applauding off to the side when the business mogul/author stepped up to his podium. And about 50 members of the public standing up above, taking photos from the ballustrades.
Trump says there are a lot of people lining up outside to have their books signed. (I’d say there were about 100.)Trump says there are a lot of people lining up outside to have their books signed. (I’d say there were about 100.)
“Some have been in line now for 12-14 hours!” he says. This may or may not be true.“Some have been in line now for 12-14 hours!” he says. This may or may not be true.
I ask Trump why he doesn’t believe in climate change. He writes this in Crippled America but doesn’t explain it. He doesn’t explain it here either.I ask Trump why he doesn’t believe in climate change. He writes this in Crippled America but doesn’t explain it. He doesn’t explain it here either.
“OK, what else,” he says, and turns briskly to another journalist. Oh well.“OK, what else,” he says, and turns briskly to another journalist. Oh well.
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Chapter 2. Our 'unbiased' political mediaChapter 2. Our 'unbiased' political media
Megyn Kelly, of the famously Republican-hating Fox News, takes a blasting right from the off.Megyn Kelly, of the famously Republican-hating Fox News, takes a blasting right from the off.
She “was clearly out to get me” at the first GOP debate, Trump whines. It’s interesting he should bring up Kelly because surely it will remind a lot of people about when he said she was being mean to him because she was on her period.She “was clearly out to get me” at the first GOP debate, Trump whines. It’s interesting he should bring up Kelly because surely it will remind a lot of people about when he said she was being mean to him because she was on her period.
Moving on: Donald Trump doesn’t wait to hear what a pollster has to say because he doesn’t use pollsters.Moving on: Donald Trump doesn’t wait to hear what a pollster has to say because he doesn’t use pollsters.
This is almost as rich as Donald Trump claims he is. His main campaign strategy has been telling people how well he is doing in the polls.This is almost as rich as Donald Trump claims he is. His main campaign strategy has been telling people how well he is doing in the polls.
What else? Oh, Trump doesn’t speak from a script because he is a “very successful businessman”. Megyn Kelly is mentioned again. We lose to China, Mexico, Russia and Iran, he says.What else? Oh, Trump doesn’t speak from a script because he is a “very successful businessman”. Megyn Kelly is mentioned again. We lose to China, Mexico, Russia and Iran, he says.
Trump learned a long time ago that if you say outrageous things the media “love you”. Despite that he says the media are abusive to him. Some journalists “are horrible human beings, they are dishonest”. I know a lot of journalists and this is true enough.Trump learned a long time ago that if you say outrageous things the media “love you”. Despite that he says the media are abusive to him. Some journalists “are horrible human beings, they are dishonest”. I know a lot of journalists and this is true enough.
There’s more about his golf courses. Oh and about NBC giving him the Apprentice gig. That ended well.There’s more about his golf courses. Oh and about NBC giving him the Apprentice gig. That ended well.
I like this bit a lot:I like this bit a lot:
I have a wonderful and beautiful wife. I’ve got billions of dollars.I have a wonderful and beautiful wife. I’ve got billions of dollars.
Because of this, he says, criticism doesn’t bother him, and it can’t hurt him. I guess that’s why he has devoted Chapter 2 of Crippled America to criticism of him.Because of this, he says, criticism doesn’t bother him, and it can’t hurt him. I guess that’s why he has devoted Chapter 2 of Crippled America to criticism of him.
There’s a reference to his campaign launch. You know, the one where he said Mexico was sending drug dealers and rapists to the US.There’s a reference to his campaign launch. You know, the one where he said Mexico was sending drug dealers and rapists to the US.
It turns out the media misquoted him. What he said was “that among all the illegal immigrants coming from Mexico were some pretty bad people, some of them are rapists, some of them are drug dealers”.It turns out the media misquoted him. What he said was “that among all the illegal immigrants coming from Mexico were some pretty bad people, some of them are rapists, some of them are drug dealers”.
This is not what he said. What he said was:This is not what he said. What he said was:
They [Mexico] are sending us not the right people. The US has become a dumping ground for everyone else’s problems.They [Mexico] are sending us not the right people. The US has become a dumping ground for everyone else’s problems.
They’re sending people that have lots of problems and they’re bringing their problems. They’re bringing drugs, they’re bringing crime, they’re rapists, and some I assume are good people but I speak to border guards and they tell us what we are getting.They’re sending people that have lots of problems and they’re bringing their problems. They’re bringing drugs, they’re bringing crime, they’re rapists, and some I assume are good people but I speak to border guards and they tell us what we are getting.
But, you know. Hispanics love him, as it turns out. “But that’s not what the media reported”.But, you know. Hispanics love him, as it turns out. “But that’s not what the media reported”.
He recalls being asked in an interview whether he knew the names of the world’s most prominent terrorists. (He didn’t.) It was “a ridiculous question” he says. After all: “We’re not playing Trivial Pursuit.”He recalls being asked in an interview whether he knew the names of the world’s most prominent terrorists. (He didn’t.) It was “a ridiculous question” he says. After all: “We’re not playing Trivial Pursuit.”
More on Trump’s golf courses. Megyn Kelly is mentioned again. And despite that stuff earlier on about the media loving him because of those outrageous comments, it turns out they actually hate Trump: “Because they know I don’t need them.”More on Trump’s golf courses. Megyn Kelly is mentioned again. And despite that stuff earlier on about the media loving him because of those outrageous comments, it turns out they actually hate Trump: “Because they know I don’t need them.”
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Chapter 1. Winning againChapter 1. Winning again
The chapter title brings to mind something Charlie Sheen might tweet beneath a picture of him with an arm round a Playboy model. Good start.The chapter title brings to mind something Charlie Sheen might tweet beneath a picture of him with an arm round a Playboy model. Good start.
We have a president who tries to get tough but isn’t. We make concessions to other countries. That’s not winning!We have a president who tries to get tough but isn’t. We make concessions to other countries. That’s not winning!
“If I ran my business that way,” I’d fire myself, Trump says, which hardly sounds like a good way to run a business.“If I ran my business that way,” I’d fire myself, Trump says, which hardly sounds like a good way to run a business.
There’s some stuff about Iran. The Iranians can’t be trusted. We need a government that is “committed to winning and has experience in winning”, you see. The word winning appears six times in this chapter.There’s some stuff about Iran. The Iranians can’t be trusted. We need a government that is “committed to winning and has experience in winning”, you see. The word winning appears six times in this chapter.
Real extract:Real extract:
Donald Trump builds businesses. Donald Trump builds buildings. Donald Trump develops magnificent golf courses. Donald Trump makes investments that create jobs. And Donald Trump creates jobs for legal immigrants and all Americans.Donald Trump builds businesses. Donald Trump builds buildings. Donald Trump develops magnificent golf courses. Donald Trump makes investments that create jobs. And Donald Trump creates jobs for legal immigrants and all Americans.
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PrefacePreface
There are 169 pages in Crippled America. It takes one page before Donald Trump raises the subject of illegal immigrants.There are 169 pages in Crippled America. It takes one page before Donald Trump raises the subject of illegal immigrants.
They are among a list of the “relentless and incompetent naysayers of the status quo” that Trump says knew would line up against him.They are among a list of the “relentless and incompetent naysayers of the status quo” that Trump says knew would line up against him.
The others include: members of the media (“no concept of the difference between ‘fact’ and ‘opinion’”). Congress (“deadlocked for years”). Politicians (“play like total losers when they actually try to govern”).The others include: members of the media (“no concept of the difference between ‘fact’ and ‘opinion’”). Congress (“deadlocked for years”). Politicians (“play like total losers when they actually try to govern”).
Trump reminds us, unnecessarily, that he has promised to build “a major wall that would be very high”.Trump reminds us, unnecessarily, that he has promised to build “a major wall that would be very high”.
He then admits to being surprised by the reaction – the positive reaction – to his campaign.He then admits to being surprised by the reaction – the positive reaction – to his campaign.
“I know I’m a great builder,” he says – what is this, Architecture Weekly? – “but I hadn’t fully exposed my political thoughts and ideas to restore America’s greatness.” True dat.“I know I’m a great builder,” he says – what is this, Architecture Weekly? – “but I hadn’t fully exposed my political thoughts and ideas to restore America’s greatness.” True dat.
He also says, in a tone reminiscent of a famous UK Ferrero Rocher advert, that he “knew that the Trump brand is one of the world’s great icons of quality and excellence”.He also says, in a tone reminiscent of a famous UK Ferrero Rocher advert, that he “knew that the Trump brand is one of the world’s great icons of quality and excellence”.
As Trump rose in the GOP polls, “the media, the politicians, and the so-called leaders of our country reacted in horror”, he says, which is accurate enough.As Trump rose in the GOP polls, “the media, the politicians, and the so-called leaders of our country reacted in horror”, he says, which is accurate enough.
Towards the end of the preface Trump set out his vision for America: “We need to outline commonsense policies and then knock some heads together if necessary to make them work.”Towards the end of the preface Trump set out his vision for America: “We need to outline commonsense policies and then knock some heads together if necessary to make them work.”
Amen brother ...Amen brother ...
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Donald Trump’s latest book – Crippled America: How to make America Great Again – is released today.Donald Trump’s latest book – Crippled America: How to make America Great Again – is released today.
It sets out Trump’s vision for America, as well as giving us more information about his past. The revelations include that his father, Fred Trump, gave him a “small loan” of $1m when Trump wanted to invest in Manhattan.It sets out Trump’s vision for America, as well as giving us more information about his past. The revelations include that his father, Fred Trump, gave him a “small loan” of $1m when Trump wanted to invest in Manhattan.
The book also expands further Trump’s views on immigrants – beyond his opinion that Mexico is sending “rapists and drug dealers” to America. Mexico, according to Trump, has also “published pamphlets explaining how to illegally emigrate to the United States”.The book also expands further Trump’s views on immigrants – beyond his opinion that Mexico is sending “rapists and drug dealers” to America. Mexico, according to Trump, has also “published pamphlets explaining how to illegally emigrate to the United States”.
Trump will be signing copies of the book in New York City later on, and I will be reporting from the event.Trump will be signing copies of the book in New York City later on, and I will be reporting from the event.
I will also be live-reading Crippled America. So you don’t have to. Follow it here.I will also be live-reading Crippled America. So you don’t have to. Follow it here.