Disney inducted an animatronic version of President Donald Trump in its Hall of Presidents exhibit at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and Twitter, as usual, had opinions about the president’s life-sized look-alike — most of them unflattering, to say the least. The audio-animatronic robot was unveiledMonday in Orlando's Magic Kingdom park. According to the New York Times, animatronic Trump was given a place at the center of the stage — next to former president Abraham Lincoln — with his signature hair, his suit jacket unbuttoned and a tie loose at the knot. Despite Disney using the latest technology to make animatronic-Trump seem as real as possible, Twitter users were unconvinced of the similarity and came up with their own list of names that it resembled more. Robotic Trump, like all the animatronic presidents since Bill Clinton, is capable of speaking, and for which the president exclusively recorded a speech. However, before its … [Read more...] about Animatronic Donald Trump Statue At Disney’s Hall Of Presidents Gets Ruthlessly Mocked
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Everyone Donald Trump Has Insulted on Twitter This Year (Photos)
And there are still a few hours left in 2017 for the POTUS to add to the list Brian Welk and Jon Levine, provided by Published 12:08 pm, Sunday, December 31, 2017 Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Everyone Donald Trump Has Insulted on Twitter This Year (Photos) 1 / 1 Back to Gallery From fellow politicians to Oscar winners and musicians, President Donald Trump practices diversity as an equal-opportunity insulter. Rahm Emanuel On Jan. 2, Trump tweeted, “Chicago murder rate is record setting – 4,331 shooting victims with 762 murders in 2016. If Mayor can’t do it he must ask for Federal help!” The swipe at Emanuel allowed Trump to take a shot both at an elected Democrat and his predecessor’s former Chief of Staff. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer On May 9, Trump tweeted, “Cryin’ Chuck Schumer stated recently, “I do not have confidence in him (James Comey) any longer.” … [Read more...] about Everyone Donald Trump Has Insulted on Twitter This Year (Photos)
Donald Trump’s presidential hopes are riding on the nephew of a legendary Atlantic City lawyer
Don McGahn’s picture is conspicuously missing from the wall of former commissioners at the Federal Election Commission, and it’s nowhere on the agency’s website.The former FEC chairman’s presence, though, is still felt, nearly three years after he resigned from the commission. Former colleagues and fellow lawyers describe him as a disruptor who proudly upended enforcement policies and contributed to the FEC’s current gridlocked state.“I came here to work, to change the way the place thinks. I was proven right time and time again by court cases,” McGahn told the Center for Public Integrity shortly after stepping down.McGahn is now a key player for the presidential campaign machine of an even more disruptive Donald — presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump — who’s rocketing toward a likely general election showdown with Democrat Hillary Clinton.But the two Donalds are most curious partners.Their working relationship’s … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s presidential hopes are riding on the nephew of a legendary Atlantic City lawyer
Icahn strikes deal to keep Donald Trump’s name on Taj Mahal
ATLANTIC CITY (AP) — The Donald Trump name will stay in Atlantic City.Billionaire Carl Icahn reached an agreement Monday with Trump to allow his name to remain on the Trump Taj Mahal Casino.Trump and his daughter Ivanka had sued the owners of the casino seeking to strip their name from it. The casino is being acquired by Icahn, who has put up $20 million to keep it going through bankruptcy proceedings."I am happy to have reached a deal with Carl, someone who I have great respect for both personally and professionally," Donald Trump said in a statement. "The Trump Taj Mahal, under the right leadership and with the proposed significant reinvestment in the property, can be, once again, a wonderful place for travel and entertainment."Trump Entertainment Resorts said in the court filing Monday that the Trump name is "iconic" and "an invaluable asset and point of differentiation of the company."The Trumps had said that Trump Entertainment allowed its two Atlantic City casinos to fall … [Read more...] about Icahn strikes deal to keep Donald Trump’s name on Taj Mahal
The time Donald Trump almost lost Trump Castle
In August 1991 Donald Trump was in the middle of his Atlantic City reign. He owned the Trump Plaza and his masterpiece, the Trump Taj Mahal, had been open more than a year.But the latest crisis for The Donald was Trump Castle, now known as the Golden Nugget.The behemoth Taj Mahal was sucking business from Trump Castle. In fact, in December 1990, Trump's father Fred Trump helped save the casino from bondholders through an illegal loan, buying $3.5 million in poker chips and then not using them.It wasn't enough. In June 1991 the casino reported a 18.7 percent decline in casino revenue from the year before. The state's Casino Control Commission had ruled that if the resort didn't figure out its finances by the end of July, it would lose its gaming license.The negotiations stretched into August and finally Trump Castle's management and creditor reached a deal on August 2, just before a noon deadline.But the deal forced Trump to sell a 50 percent stake to bondholders in exchange for … [Read more...] about The time Donald Trump almost lost Trump Castle
Donald Trump in Atlantic City: Jackpot or crackpot?
ATLANTIC CITY — In 1984, when Donald Trump opened Trump Plaza, his first Atlantic City casino, the man was sizzling — his portfolio of Manhattan properties was the only bona fide needed to convince the public there was a real business acumen behind his trademark brassiness. Close 6/1/1996 -- Marla Maples (center) along with Mike Love of the Beach Boys (right) sing "Happy Birthday" to Donald Trump at Trump's 50th Birthday Party at the Taj Mahal, Atlantic City. Donald Trump speaks in Atlantic City, Aug. 21, 1990. Donald Trump watches the topping-off ceremony for the Trump Plaza Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, March 20, 1987. At left is then mayor James Usry and at right Stephen Hyde, President of the Plaza. Donald and Ivana Trump attend the Miss America Pageant, in Atlantic City, Sept. 19, 1987. Donald Trump autographs copies of his book, "The Art of the Deal", Atlantic City, Dec. 5, 1987. Donald Trump speaks … [Read more...] about Donald Trump in Atlantic City: Jackpot or crackpot?
Thursday’s Lead Letter: A defense of supporters of Donald Trump
After reading the news and opinion in the Times-Union, you would think that America is our planet’s answer to the Death Star, that under the command of President Donald Trump we are attempting to destroy the planet. Really? Someone wrote a piece complaining about the wall with Mexico, that we have reduced our aid substantially to Pakistan and that we have further reduced aid to other militant corrupt nations. This is terrible? Why? Then there is hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, a commonwealth that for years teetered on the brink of disaster. But why? It was in large part due to a corrupt and partisan leadership base that was well known to the world. This corruption was not hidden, it was accepted. Hurricanes changed this and that was not America’s fault. Corruption is not the fault of America either, it is the fault of the people who accepted it. America will help Puerto Rico and deservedly so. Yes, America will help make Puerto Rico “great again.” … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Lead Letter: A defense of supporters of Donald Trump
Cartoons: Robert Mueller, Donald Trump and the FBI
As Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s role in last year’s election, Donald Trump supporters are crying foul as to how the FBI is conducting itself during this probe. But the investigation marches on. Click here if you’re having trouble viewing this photo gallery on your mobile device. … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Robert Mueller, Donald Trump and the FBI
Donald Trump, in Washington, stays close to home
WASHINGTON — After living in Washington for nearly a year, President Donald Trump has yet to enjoy a single non-working meal at a restaurant that doesn’t pay him rent. He hasn’t taken in a performance at the Kennedy Center; hasn’t been to a sporting event; hasn’t toured most of the sights. It’s one of the peculiarities of the Trump presidency and one of a long list of ways in which he’s changing the office, as well as its relationship with Washington. “I would say that Trump has been the least present of any of the most recent presidents,” said Phil Mendelson, chairman of the Washington, D.C., City Council and a Democratic member of the council since 1999. It’s not just restaurants, says Mendelson. Trump has been less engaged on the local charity circuit than other recent presidents, with no stops at local food banks or to help elementary school reading drives. First lady Melania Trump has been venturing out more often, … [Read more...] about Donald Trump, in Washington, stays close to home
Donald Trump issues warning to John McCain after senator’s tough speech
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a warning shot after Republican Sen. John McCain questioned “half-baked, spurious nationalism” in America’s foreign policy, saying “people have to be careful because at some point I fight back.” McCain, a former Navy pilot who spent 5½ years in a Vietnam prisoner of war camp and is battling brain cancer, offered a simple response to Trump: “I have faced tougher adversaries.” Cliff Owen, Associated Press file In this July 2017 file photo, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Aaron P. Bernstein, Getty Images Sen. John McCain speaks with reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) leaves a meeting of GOP senators in the U.S. Capitol June 22, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Alex Brandon, The Associated Press President Donald Trump points to a reporter to ask a question during a … [Read more...] about Donald Trump issues warning to John McCain after senator’s tough speech