posted ago by Turkey_Lurkey
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I've been speaking up for Trump on an internet forum that occasionally discussed politics. I have one responder that is absolutely incredulous that I don't believe Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself.
I want a carefully crafted redpoll, because there are persuadable people on this board.
My main argument is going to be that he's lost over a billion dollars in net worth since becoming president - citing this article from Forbs:
What else would you add to persuade on this point?
Well, he donates his entire presidential salary to things like National Parks and Veterans Cemetaries. He works tirelessly, 24/7. He has brought many BILLIONS of dollars of work and wealth to the country through his various negotiations - everything from getting NATO countries to pay what they are supposed to be paying to negotiating bringing millions of jobs back to the USA. And that's just for starters.
I wonder if what they'd say if you asked them if it bothered them that Obama enriched himself? His many multi million dollar residences, etc. He earned 400k a year as president, so how did he get all the money to live his luxurious lifestlye. A 65 million dollar advance on a book - that's 'reasonable?' Really? It's the double standard that's hard to bear with these people. Obama is worth many, many millions of dollars more after his presidency than before and Trump spent a billion of his own money to help the country and people he loves. But Trump is the one in the wrong. Geesh.
Just ask what specific deals he's made that enrich him or his family
They'll say something about selling hotel rooms and look foolish.
He has lost a billion dollars since being president and he ruined his brand which is his name to half the country. Also he didnt need to be prez as he was already successful
If someone makes an accusation the burden of proof is on them. They need to assert how he is enriching himself. You need not defend a meritless claim.
"He was already rich, dumb fuck."
Aks them for specific examples of how he’s enriching himself, and ask for links to articles that have specific detail. They will be unable to come up with anything.
you mean apart from the fact he donates his entire salary to good causes?
"So ... you're saying he's suckering the press into slandering/libeling him because he'll end up owning them completely if they don't knock it off? Renaming Amazon to The Trump Store will be pretty epic. ... "
His bank account. He's lost money.