Donald Trump - The Man I Know

Some would say it was a post-election ploy and others will say he had an epiphany after he was shot and almost killed. Perhaps, both would be partially correct. But having met Donald Trump in 1984 and again, in 2005, I can say there is a bigger and better reason.

 

It was reported in this morning's online edition of the New York Post, as well as other online outlets which I saw last evening, that Donald Trump is offering the possibility to help pay of some, if not all, of Kamala Harris’ $20MM campaign debt so her vendors, staff and others would be paid in full. It was a post he had made yesterday on Elon Musk’s X platform and Truth Social, the Trump-owned site.

I will share some of it with you:

“I am very surprised that the Democrats, who fought a hard and valiant fight in the 2020 Presidential Election, raising a record amount of money, didn’t have lots of $’s left over.”

He continues:

“Now they are being squeezed by vendors and others. Whatever we can do to help them during this difficult period, I would strongly recommend we, as a Party and for the sake of desperately needed UNITY, do. We have a lot of money left over in that our biggest asset in the campaign was “Earned Media,” and that doesn’t cost very much. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

Having met the man, and his brother Robert in 2000, I can assure you that this generous offer is made sincerely from his heart. Both men had a special, quiet demeanor when they actually did something kind or charitable. And when you were in a private setting.

When he eventually does this, he won’t be making a splash. Instead, it will be done without fanfare, privately, without the media present.

But you will hear about it, from those who ultimately benefitted from his generosity. It is human nature to ackowledge those who do the right thing.

I know this because I witnessed it first-hand; first in 1984, during my meeting with him, and with other bank managers, as he patiently explained the project to us, answered our questions respectfully, and ultimately, steered additional business to me at the bank I managed.

Then, at a weekend seminar in 2005, I met him again, at a real-estate and mortgage event. Again, he was patient, explaining how to succeed in the business and giving his time, at minimal cost, to cover the expense of the venue.

From that point on, I have ALWAYS spoken with respect and praise, knowing the real Donald Trump, no matter what lies the media espouses. And have proudly voted for him all three times he ran.

Soon enough, you will be reading again about his generosity from those who least expected it.