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How Trump Created The Illusion Of Success

2024/9/17
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Donald Trump's image as a self-made billionaire was largely fabricated, built upon his father's wealth, media hype, and strategic licensing deals, particularly from "The Apprentice." Despite owning seemingly successful properties like Trump Tower, many of his ventures, including hotels, buildings, and casinos, actually incurred significant losses.
  • Trump's wealth was overstated by media outlets.
  • Trump's businesses were often money-losing ventures.
  • Trump's image was significantly boosted by The Apprentice.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters Susanne Craig and Russ Buettner spent years investigating the former president's finances and various businesses. They dispel Trump's myth of being a self-made billionaire, and trace the missteps he made, squandering his father's fortune. Their book is Lucky Loser.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)