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In the early 1990s, Trump’s Atlantic City Holdings and other ventures dragged down his business empire, leading to bankruptcy. To secure a bailout, he was aided by Wilbur Ross, who later became commerce secretary under Trump. At that time, Wilbur Ross represented the Rothschild banking interests. The Rothschilds, specifically the Wall Street mergers and acquisitions arm they opened in the 1980s, were responsible for bringing Robert Maxwell to New York. The narrative asserts that Trump, as a business icon, would not have existed beyond the early 1990s if it weren’t for the Rothschild banking interests, which are described as having extensive affiliations with people in the Epstein network. The transcript links Epstein’s financial crimes to currency speculation described by the New York Times as a “currency speculation cabal,” and names individuals such as Jamie Goldsmith as being backed by the Rothschilds, as well as George Soros, whose Quantum Fund in the late 1960s was bankrolled by French Rothschild interests. The account emphasizes a long and storied history between the Rothschild family and Zionism, including the establishment of the state of Israel, and portrays the Rothschilds as major patrons of that cause. It concludes by suggesting that the Rothschilds have had substantial influence over Trump, asserting that Trump owes them a great deal. Overall, the narrative draws a chain of connections: the Rothschild banking interests’ influence helped shape Trump’s rise and persistence as a prominent business figure, with Wilbur Ross’s bailout role in the 1990s serving as a pivotal link, and various high-profile financial networks—Epstein-related cohorts, currency speculation participants, and financiers like Jamie Goldsmith and George Soros—being connected to Rothschilds. It also foregrounds the Rothschilds’ historical ties to Zionism and the establishment of Israel as part of their influence, asserting that these relationships have translated into ongoing sway over Trump.

Jim asked me to host the congressional democratic committee event in DC, but I declined. My father embodied the entrepreneurial spirit, partnering with the government to provide housing for hardworking people in Queens and Brooklyn. We don't have the same government programs we used to. I built a lot of housing, but we can't defend everyone—Japan, Saudi Arabia, the Persian Gulf—and still expect to have low-income housing, which is desperately needed. Other countries need to pay for the services we provide, or the US will decline, which would be a shame.

Donald Trump stated the idea for Trump Tower came about three years prior because the site was available, and he wanted to do something great. He said the economic situation for that location had always been strong, even when the country's economic conditions were not good, so they took a risk. Trump said they didn't have problems, but they had to be careful spending money on the finest materials, which added to the risk. He said he'd love to do something like it again, but he'll never be given the opportunity because they'll never be able to have that kind of location again. When asked about affordable design, Trump said it's difficult without federal government help due to high interest rates. He said he is most pleased with the public's acceptance and the great reviews the building has received.

Trump's popularity among blue-collar workers is evident as he interacts with them while building his new skyscraper. They appreciate his demeanor and nickname, "the Don."

In 1990, Donald Trump faced a crisis with $3.4 billion in debt, $830 million of which he personally guaranteed, risking personal bankruptcy during a recession worse than the 2008 downturn. He restructured his debt with banks, agreeing to sell assets, which he found embarrassing, especially having to accept a $450,000 monthly allowance. The New Jersey Attorney General's Office found Trump's financial arrangements in Atlantic City so complex that they remained difficult to understand even years later; Trump intentionally managed information to maintain control. Contractors on projects like the Taj Mahal did not receive full payment in bankruptcy, which Trump justified as standard practice after they had already made substantial money. Trump ultimately became debt-free. While his deal-making skills and personal influence on real estate values played a role, he also employed a unique business style, prioritizing his own interests over fully repaying debts, especially during financial difficulties.

Fred Christ Trump, Donald Trump's father, was born in the Bronx in 1905 to German American parents. Due to the World Wars, Fred spent much of his life pretending to be Swedish and only admitted to being German American in the 1980s. The family changed their name from Trump to Trump to distance themselves from their German heritage. After his father died from the Spanish flu, Fred became the man of the house as a teenager. At 18, he started his real estate career with an $800 loan from his mother, smaller than the $1 million loan Donald received from him. Fred used the $800 to buy a home in Queens, sold it for $7,000, and continued repeating this process.

The Roosevelt Hotel is still operating despite Mayor Adams' June closure announcement. The hotel, owned by Pakistani and International Air, closed in 2020 but was leased by New York City during the migrant crisis for $575,000 a night, or $200 per room. With 1,025 rooms, the hotel housed over 3,000 migrants, costing New York City taxpayers $4,000,000 a week, or $16,000,000 a month for three and a half years. The speaker claims New York City has spent billions on this crisis and attributes it to open border policies. They state Obama deported over 3,200,000 people, while Donald Trump deported around 175,000. The speaker concludes the crisis is due to open borders and housing migrants in hotels at taxpayer expense.

Before his presidential candidacy and reality TV fame, Donald Trump cultivated a public persona in the 1980s as a New York tabloid figure. He aimed to be both funny and demeaning, arrogant yet relatable. This involved picking fights, including a battle with New York City Mayor Ed Koch. Trump launched a competitor to the NFL, the US Football League, and then sued the NFL when the USFL failed, winning only $1 in damages. He also fought media mogul Merv Griffin over an Atlantic City casino. Trump cultivated speculation about his future, including a full-page ad in major newspapers in 1987 that resembled a political manifesto. He commented on America's wealth, saying the country is losing $200 billion a year and should take over other countries' oil. Despite some finding his personality distasteful, Trump played the role of an unpredictable bully, ensuring he couldn't be ignored. Trump claimed he is portrayed in a rougher sense than he actually is. Attacks against him only reinforced the version of himself he wanted people to see, keeping him in the news.

Donald Trump, a witness at a hearing, discusses the negative impact of the 1986 tax reform act on the real estate industry. He emphasizes the need for incentives to invest in housing, as it creates jobs and stimulates the economy. Trump believes the country is in a depression, not a recession, and that without incentives, the economic crisis could last for years. He criticizes the changes made to tax laws and the elimination of tax shelters, which hindered investment in real estate. Trump suggests that focusing on housing and restoring incentives could help alleviate the current economic problems and create employment opportunities.

The Roosevelt Hotel, owned by Pakistani and International Air, is still operating despite Mayor Adams' reported intention to close it in June. The hotel closed in 2020, but New York City leased it from the Pakistani company at $575,000 a night, or $200 per room, due to the migrant crisis. At its peak, the hotel housed over 3,000 migrants, costing $4,000,000 a week, or $16,000,000 a month. New York City taxpayers have been paying this amount for the past three and a half years to house undocumented immigrants. The speaker claims New York City has spent billions of dollars funding this crisis and suggests the open border policy is the cause. They state Obama deported over 3,200,000 people, while Donald Trump deported around 175,000. The speaker concludes that the crisis and the housing of migrants in hotels at taxpayer expense would not be happening without open borders.

In New York, Donald Trump was ordered to pay $350 million for taking loans for real estate deals, not fraud. Kevin O'Leary explains that developers often borrow based on inflated property values, a common practice. The banks involved were satisfied, but New York still penalized Trump. The issue isn't about Trump but the system's integrity being jeopardized for political gain.

In New York City, there are high-end buildings that remain mostly empty because wealthy individuals from China, Russia, and South America buy apartments as investments. They don't live in or rent out these properties because they want to consider them assets. Instead, they borrow money against the value of these apartments and invest it in the stock market to "wash" their money. This practice benefits the individuals involved but negatively affects everyone else. This information is from a book called "From a Hacker's Mind."

When the economy and the real estate market plummeted in 1990, attorney Alan Pomerantz says Trump owed $4,000,000,000 to his debtors, including that billion dollars for which he was personally responsible. Because he personally guaranteed so much debt, the leverage shifted dramatically over to the banks because it was no longer an issue of a bank and a piece of real estate. It was a bank and Donald Trump's actual survival. Trump owed money all over town to 72 banks in all. Pomerantz represented them as a group. How close was he to going personally bankrupt? Very. Trump makes a point of saying he never went personally bankrupt, but there's a reason why the banks decided to keep Trump whole. We made the decision that he would be worth more alive to us than dead. Dead meaning in bankruptcy. Bankruptcy. We want him out in the world selling these assets for us. So you wanted him alive because he was a salesman and could best sell his own properties? That's correct. We kept him alive to help us.

According to Speaker 1, Donald Trump is the best salesman he's ever met. He recounts watching Trump sell land on the Hudson River to a group interested in buying the Plaza Hotel. Although they wanted the hotel, Trump convinced them to buy the land instead, even though he needed the money from the hotel sale to avoid bankruptcy. Speaker 1 attributes Trump's sales ability to his genius at identifying and exploiting people's vulnerabilities. He claims Trump can sense a person's weakness and then play into it. While not necessarily a positive trait, Speaker 1 considers it a unique gift.

During the 1990 downturn, attorney Alan Pomerantz says Trump owed $4,000,000,000 to his debtors, including that billion dollars for which he was personally responsible. Trump owed money all over town to 72 banks in all, and Pomerantz represented them as a group. How close was he to going personally bankrupt? Very. The banks decided to keep Trump whole, "We made the decision that he would be worth more alive to us than dead. Dead meaning in bankruptcy. We want him out in the world selling these assets for us." So you wanted him alive because he was a salesman and could best sell his own properties? "That's correct. We kept him alive to help us."

Known as Donald j Trump, he recalls bidding on the renovation and rebuilding of this very United Nations complex for $500,000,000, saying it would be beautiful. He described the offerings: "marble floors," vs "terrazzo," and "You're gonna have mahogany walls." "They're gonna give you plastic." They chose a direction "much more expensive at the time, and which actually produced a far inferior product." He said they did not know what they were doing in construction and that their building concepts were wrong and the product would be costly. He predicted overruns, and says they had "massive cost overruns" and spent between 2 and $4,000,000,000 on the building and did not even get the marble floors that I promised them.

There were 4 British Opens at Turnberry, including the famous "duel in the sun" between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson. Properties like these have great value, like my own properties. I focus on properties with intrinsic value that can be increased through proper management. For example, I bought 40 Wall Street for a low price, now it's full. If the city improves, I could convert it into condos for a huge profit. Similarly, Seven Springs could be as valuable as Mar a Lago if New York improves. It's an incredible place with great potential.

Donald Trump's family has a long history in New York City, beginning with his grandparents. Friedrich and Elizabeth Trump were both born in Karlstadt, Germany, and grew up across the street from each other. In the 1880s, Friedrich went to North America and made a small fortune during the Alaska gold rush by operating restaurants and brothels.

In 1995, New York City was broke and so was the Veterans Day parade. Donald Trump, a businessman at the time, donated $200,000 to save the parade. He also convinced his wealthy friends and big businesses in New York to contribute, resulting in over $3 million raised. On November 11, 1995, the city witnessed one of its largest Veterans Day parades with more than 500,000 attendees. Trump's actions showed his patriotism, support for the troops, and willingness to step up when others wouldn't. Despite the media's negative portrayal, this incident reveals a different side of Trump.

In the 1920s and 30s, and after World War II, Fred Trump partnered with his mother to establish the construction business E Trump and Son two years later. Though only 15, he had a knack for business and advertising. He issued press releases and used billboards. This wasn't the real estate advertising seen today, but he was setting a model for Donald.

In the late seventies, Donald and Ivana Trump were not into partying. However, they were convinced to attend the grand opening of Studio 54 in 1977. Arriving early, they found no one there and left before the festivities began. Despite not being a fan of the nightlife, Donald became involved in Republican politics in the 1980s and supported Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign. Inspired by Reagan's success, Donald believed he could also become president. He was drawn to Reagan's slogan, "Make America Great Again," and saw it as a call to unite the nation.

In Atlantic City, Donald Trump acquired three casinos. Despite the risk of overexpansion, he continued to build and enlarge his brand, attracting numerous banks. By the time the banks realized he was nearly a billion dollars in debt, he had become too big to foreclose on.

Donald John Trump was born in Queens, New York in 1946. He attended the New York Military Academy before transferring to the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. According to one of his coaches at the military academy, Trump was extremely coachable due to his desire to win. The coach claimed Trump listened and remembered instructions more effectively than most kids.

Donald Trump discusses various topics including his real estate ventures, his family, his views on politics, and his opinions on various issues. He talks about his success in the real estate industry, his dislike for rent control, his criticism of Mayor Koch, and his belief that the US is being taken advantage of by other countries. He also mentions his charitable donations and his decision not to run for political office. Overall, he expresses his strong opinions and his desire to be successful in business. (134 words)