Donald Trump, The Lucky Loser

Published: Oct. 2, 2024, 3 a.m.

It can feel at times like there's nothing we don't know about Trump. However, there are still a few select people who seem to be able to uncover more and more, giving us critical insight into the former President. In this episode, Rick interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Susanne Craig and Russ Buettner about their new book,\xa0Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father\u2019s Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success.\xa0They delve into Trump\u2019s long-standing strategy of creating an illusion of wealth, his reliance on tax loopholes, and how he used his father's empire to prop up his failing ventures. The conversation also touches on Trump's role in the USFL's downfall, his relationship with banks, and the lasting impact of\xa0The Apprentice\xa0on his public image.\nSusanne and Russ' book,\xa0Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father\u2019s Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success,\xa0available now.\n\nTimestamps:\n(00:01:30) Lucky Loser\n(00:08:31) Trump's properties\n(00:13:29) The real Trump\n(00:21:38) The Trump brand\n\nFollow Resolute Square:\nInstagram\nTwitter\nTikTok\nFind out more at Resolute Square\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices