Slate Money Money Talks: How Did Trump Scam America? Lots of Luck.
Oct 22, 2024
Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporters from the New York Times, dive into the financial fabrications of Donald Trump. They unravel the myths about Trump's business success, revealing his reliance on familial wealth and media hype. The duo discusses Trump's real estate failures, his perilous relationship with his father, and the elusive nature of his financial acumen. From failed ventures to the branding that catapulted him into fame, they dissect how deception played a key role in Trump’s public persona.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Navigating Valuation and Control in Real Estate Investments
04:39 • 5min
The Discrepancy Between Vision and Reality in Real Estate Development
09:39 • 4min
Trump Family Financial Dynamics
13:14 • 15min
Financial Strategies and Trophy Assets of Billionaires
28:15 • 4min
Trump's Journey from Struggle to Stardom
32:24 • 12min