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Donald Trump promised a shortcut to wealth, with a free seminar and his famous name. What followed was upselling, fake “professors”, and a 98% rating that hid angry students.

In this episode, we tell the story of Trump University and the $25 million settlement.

Free seminar promised success using Trump's business secrets.
Three-day seminar cost $1,495, sold as investment.
Upsold to Bronze, Silver, Gold packages up to $35,000.
Little real teaching; no Donald Trump at events.
Misleading use of words: university, professors, hand-picked.
Internal handbook showed aggressive sales tactics and credit pushing.
High refunds despite claimed 98% approval rate.
Court cases in New York and California led to settlement.
Trump paid $25 million; no admitting guilt.
Brand power drew people; promises of wealth proved empty.

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/trump-university

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