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Sounds like that's his strong suit.

Just some of the most glaring failures. This by no means is all of them. Kind of surprising for an alleged genius. Good thing he had daddy's money to fall back on. Trump University It was marketed as an insider education in real estate, but Trump University operated without accreditation and was staffed by instructors with little to no industry success. Legal scrutiny followed quickly, with lawsuits alleging fraud and deceptive practices. By 2017, the enterprise ended in a $25 million settlement and closed the chapter on a venture that left thousands disillusioned. Trump Casinos From the Trump Taj Mahal to Trump Plaza, the current president’s casinos promised extravagance but hemorrhaged money. The Taj Mahal alone filed for bankruptcy multiple times before closing in 2016. Trump Castle and Trump World’s Fair didn’t fare much better. These ventures highlight a pattern: high-profile launches, overwhelming debt, and eventual fire-sale exits under new names. Trump Mortgage Launched in 2006 as the housing market teetered on collapse, Trump Mortgage failed to secure credibility or sustainable revenue. Its CEO exaggerated his resume, and the company was derailed by the 2008 mortgage crisis. Less than 18 months after its debut, it folded—another example of bold branding colliding with an unforgiving market. Truth Social After being created in 2022 to rival major platforms, Truth Social billed itself as a censorship-free alternative. Despite initial user interest, the platform struggled with software issues, limited ad revenue, and sluggish growth. By 2025, it remained unprofitable, with Trump Media & Technology Group posting substantial losses and facing continued questions about its long-term viability. Trump Steaks Trump Steaks entered the luxury food market in 2007 with premium pricing and promotional fanfare. But sold through The Sharper Image and QVC—unconventional outlets for meat—the concept never caught on. After barely two months, the line was pulled. The retailer’s CEO later confirmed they had “literally sold almost no steaks” despite the publicity push. The Trump Network In 2009, Trump backed a multi-level marketing company selling wellness supplements and the PrivaTest—an at-home urine test to “personalize” vitamin plans. Scientific credibility was thin, and critics noted the MLM structure resembled other exploitative schemes. The business had quietly shut down in 2012 and left many distributors with sunk costs and unsellable inventory. Trump Vodka Trump Vodka, with a gold-accented bottle and a slogan promising aspirational luxury, was launched in 2006 in an attempt to compete with brands like Grey Goose. It failed to capture a loyal base, and distribution lagged. Both the vodka and its Dutch distillery were out of business by 2011. In retrospect, the drink never matched its branding hype. Trump Shuttle In 1989, Trump purchased Eastern Air Lines’ shuttle service and rebranded it as a high-end travel experience. The planes had plush interiors and gold accents, but the business was quickly weighed down by debt, labor disputes, and fuel costs. The operation was gone only three years later and absorbed by competitors after never turning a profit. GoTrump.com GoTrump.com–launched in 2006–attempted to carve out space in the crowded online travel market with Trump's personal endorsements and luxury branding. Despite partnerships with major booking engines, the site failed to gain traction and quietly shut down a year later. Trump Ice Trump Ice was marketed in the early 2000s as luxury bottled water sourced from natural springs and sold under a sleek label. Production faded out by 2010, though the branding reappeared briefly during a 2023 political event. Despite its sporadic returns, the product failed to establish a place in an already saturated market. Trump Home Trump Home featured luxury furniture designed to reflect the “Trump lifestyle” in 2007. While the collection had early retail presence, declining sales and the eventual severing of partnerships with stores like Macy’s led to its downfall. The line was gradually phased out as demand faded and retailer relationships deteriorated. Trump Fragrances With names like “Success by Trump” and “Empire,” these fragrances tried to bottle prestige. They were sold at major retailers and initially drew some attention, but competition from established brands and political backlash eventually took their toll. As controversy around Trump grew, retailers dropped the line. Trump: The Game Released in 1989, this Monopoly-style game let players mimic Trump’s real estate deal-making. It underperformed on shelves and was quickly discontinued. A brief revival in 2004—riding the popularity of “The Apprentice”—did little to improve its legacy. Both editions ultimately failed to generate meaningful sales or cultural relevance in the crowded game market. Trump Communications (Trumpet) Trump once attempted to break into telecommunications with a company called Trumpet that planned to offer services like long-distance calling. The business stalled before it could officially launch, and it was unable to secure the infrastructure or market share required to compete. It folded without a single customer served—one of the least visible but clearest failures in the portfolio. Trump Magazine Trump Magazine was Donald Trump's foray into the glossy world of lifestyle publishing. Launched in 1997 as Trump Style, it was initially a freebie for VIP guests at Trump properties. It then morphed into Trump World and eventually Trump Magazine. By 2009, though, amid the Great Recession and dwindling ad revenues, the publication ceased operations with unpaid bills and disillusioned staff. Trump Institute The Trump Institute was a separate venture from Trump University but shares a similar mission: to teach the "Trump way" of real estate success. Operating between 2005 and 2009, it offered seminars and workshops, often featuring promotional videos of Trump himself. However, controversies plagued the institute, including allegations of plagiarized materials, misleading marketing practices, and prioritizing profit over genuine education.

Poor little Jimmy. He just can't keep up. Maybe his mom should limit his screen time.

I'm sure they will. Trump has openly said he's going after his enemies. Again, Scott Bessent did the EXACT same thing as James, but... we're going to ignore that. You will ONLY be prosecuted if you... are not MAGA and a Trump appointee.

Scott Bessent did the same thing. So YET AGAIN... the Trump administration shows it's hypocrisy. Scott Bessent took out two mortgages in 2007, both secondary homes and listed each as his primary residence to try and procure favorable interest rates. Does anyone see Scott Bessent being indicted? Christ, he's not even under investigation... and the reason is hilarious. They knew he was lying. So... all good!

No Jimmy, we all know you're a bit touched in the head, but SHE is not a homophobe. She knew that the voters would not go for a gay man. I mean... Christ, Trump said Kamala "turned black," and most of the conservatives on here agreed with him. So... she's got a pretty solid point. That said, I love the strawman. Who ever said he was the Most openly homophobic presidential candidate ever? I remember no such claim.

It came true last November... By the way, Autism was first diagnosed in 1911. Tylenol was invented in 1950. But yup, it definitely causes Autism! We have a guy who's own voice is trying to stop him from talking. He's giving advice to a guy who eats ALMOST nothing but McDonalds. The first guy had a worm eating his brain, takes a chainsaw to dead Dolphins and cuts them off because...what the hell, he's a Kennedy and he'll do as he feels... like leaving a bear cut in Central Park... These are the people now giving Medical Advice. And then we have @mspartpassing on a made up story about a liberal who overdosed on Tylenol...

There's the club forum here.

Well, you're going to call bullshit because... it IS in fact bullshit. Notice how all the stories from the right come from a Twitter account or an "I heard a story."

Well, I couldn't speak for Barron, but the rest have shown themselves to be corrupt. While you talk about Hunter Biden getting a job he wasn't qualified for because of his name, the Trump children have stayed close to home and gotten rich(er) just due to their fathers policies. And it's ALWAYS scamming his own base... which is the sad thing. The Billions he's made on his Cyrpto exchange and his meme coin, Jared and Ivanka Trump's 3 BILLION dollars from the Saudi's. The Saudia Arabia "Public Investment Fund," despite Kushner's lack of experiance. This was JUUUUST prior to a 110 BILLION dollar deal selling arms to Saudi Arabia? Tax and Inheritance Schemes: Undervaluing assets to evade estate taxes while overvaluing them for loans. Business Fraud: Inflating net worth to secure favorable financing. Conflicts During Presidency: Profiting from foreign governments and policy influence. Post-Presidency Ventures: Crypto and international deals raising new ethics flags. Below is a breakdown of major allegations, supported by investigations and outcomes. Major Cases and Allegations Category Key Allegation Involved Parties Details and Outcomes Sources Tax Fraud and Inheritance Schemes Dubious tax dodges to inherit Fred Trump's empire, evading ~$500M in taxes. Donald Trump, siblings (Maryanne, Fred Jr., Elizabeth, Robert). NYT investigation revealed 295 revenue streams funneled wealth via "All County Building Supply" shell company (1992), inflating costs for tax deductions. Trump received $413M (adjusted for inflation) from father's holdings through fraud like undervaluing properties. NY Dept. of Taxation reviewed in 2018; no charges filed, but scheme hid in plain sight for years. , , , Trump Organization Criminal Tax Fraud Executives evaded taxes on perks (e.g., luxury cars, apartments) via off-books compensation. Donald Trump (not charged), Allen Weisselberg (CFO), Trump Corp., Trump Payroll Corp. 2022 trial: Two entities convicted on 17 counts of tax fraud and falsifying records (15-year scheme). Fined $1.6M max; Weisselberg pleaded guilty, served 5 months in 2024 for lying in related civil case. Trump not prosecuted but oversaw operations. , , Civil Fraud: Inflated Asset Valuations Overstating net worth by billions for loans/insurance; disparate values for banks vs. taxes. Donald Trump, Donald Jr., Eric, Ivanka, Weisselberg, Jeffrey McConney, 10 entities. 2022 NY AG lawsuit: $300M+ in loans secured via false statements (2011-2021). Feb. 2024 ruling: Liable for fraud; $364M penalty (grew to $489M with interest), 3-year ban on Trump leading NY corps. Appealed; Aug. 2025: Liability upheld, but penalty voided as "excessive." Ivanka dismissed from case pre-trial. , , , , , , , , , Trump Foundation Misuse Illegal self-dealing with charitable funds. Donald Trump, Donald Jr., Eric, Ivanka. 2018 NY AG suit: Foundation used for personal/political gain (e.g., portrait purchase). Dissolved; Trump paid $2M fine, barred from NY charities. Children supervised but not fined. , Emoluments and Foreign Profits Profiting from presidency via properties; foreign gov'ts patronized Trump hotels. Donald Trump, Ivanka (hotel stake). House Oversight: $7.8M+ from 20+ foreign gov'ts (e.g., China $5.5M, Saudi/Qatar/UAE $100K+). CREW: $1.6B total outside income (2017-2021), including $160M+ from DC hotel. Violated Emoluments Clause; no charges, but lawsuits ongoing. , , , , , Kushner/Ivanka Conflicts Outside income amid White House roles; Opportunity Zones influence. Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump. CREW: $172M-$640M combined income (2017-2021), including Ivanka's $13M from DC hotel and Kushner's Cadre stake ($25M-$50M) in program she championed—possible conflict violation. Failed disclosures led to fines, lawsuits; CREW complaint for investigation. , , , , , , , , , Crypto Ventures (Post-2024) Self-dealing in digital assets; foreign ties. Donald Trump, Donald Jr., Eric, Barron; World Liberty Financial. $550M+ in tokens sold; $5B windfall from WLFI launch (Sept. 2025). $25M from DWF Labs (fraud-suspected). EO prioritizing crypto amid family launches; CREW tracks 100+ conflicts in first 100 days of term 2. Pardons for crypto fraud convicts. , , , , , , , , Other Scandals Trump University fraud; casino bankruptcies; Azerbaijan hotel ties to oligarchs/Iran. Donald Trump, family entities. University: $25M settlement (2016). Casinos: Multiple bankruptcies (1990s) amid mafia-linked financing. Azerbaijan: $1M+ from corrupt sources (unexplained). , , , Broader Implications Scale of Profits: Trump family earned $3.4B from White House ties (2017-2021), per CREW; crypto added billions by 2025, making digital assets ~73% of Trump's $15.9B net worth. Ethics and Oversight: No blind trust; family used trusts controlled by Donald Jr./Eric. CREW documented 3,700+ conflicts in term 1; term 2 escalates with crypto deregulation and foreign deals (e.g., UAE AI access tied to family crypto). Defenses and Retribution: Trump claims innocence, calls cases "fraud" by Democrats like AG James. Post-2024 reelection, probes into critics (e.g., James for mortgage issues) suggest retaliation. Unresolved Questions: Full tax returns withheld; ongoing appeals and federal referrals (e.g., IRS on civil fraud). No personal criminal convictions for Trump, but family entities' guilt and civil liabilities persist.

I saw a good one to help him. "Do you see a minnow tail fin." I would have said, "do you see da minnow fin." Use pictures. You have to talk to him like he's a child. This is how you teach?

Wow... so you're just living under a rock, huh?

Hey, "It only good can happen."

Bulgaria is really the exception rather than the rule unfortunately. Azerbaijan, Serbia, Hungary, Bahrain and now Qatar are still options for foreign wrestlers. In some cases it makes sense for example the Amine brothers and Micic because they actually have ties to the countries they represent. However, for the vast majority of the cases it is an actual joke. The only solution is for UWW to allow multiple wrestlers from each country compete. This way it would not only improve the quality of wrestling in tournaments but also stop this circus show from continuing.

So it looks like the Bulgarian federation is actually following through with some of the things they promised to enact. Novikov and Milov were not at these past world championships. Mamedov is also embroiled in this developing situation. Novikov gives these aggressive and defiant statements. I don't think he is doing himself any favors by being so indignant. He is as pure of a mercenary as they come. Milov is a unicorn, an ethnic Bulgarian who can medal. However, he is allied with the old Ossetian coach that the new leaders purged. So both of them either boycotted or were kept off the team. This whole situation was getting ridiculous. Not only were the coaches all becoming transfers, but emigre clubs stated forming that were holding practices in foreign languages. I think the Bulgarian federation can point to Hungary's home grown team, success and then contrast that to the old 30+ year experiment of invest in foreigners, ignore local. What does this have to do with Iran. Well, Iran is starting to get more wrestlers transferring out. And with their new strong performances in Greco + depth, one of the original and most flagrant mercenary teams taking a stand against the transfers could be the start of something broader. https://www.insidethegames.biz/index.php/articles/1154969/champions-ruled-out-of-bulgarian-squad

Weirder than going back to the UofM to help the old teammates win a title?

Who is saying that with any clue. Go to bed.

Thank the gods we can acquiesce more shrimps. Can anyone remind me of the most recent world champions? 86 92 97 Is gold too shiny for 125-133-141-149-157-165-174?

Sure, I did. You just don't remember, underling.

You didn’t answer the question boss. You accused me of not remembering what you said in the past. I said I don’t keep a database of things you said. again. It’s a fact you and your pals won’t answer because you know the Obama:Biden admin censored Americans far worse than the Kimmel accusation. And that’s a fact.

You defending a homophobe? Or just saying words into the wind?

Those two sentences contradict each other. Like I said, you do not understand words.

You didn’t answer. I don’t keep a database of everything you said boss. Your lack of wanting to answer is all that is required. fact. The Biden admin censored tons of Americans. It was far worse than the claim of what occurred with Jimmy Kimmel. He wasn’t even censored. He is on air still.

You do not understand words