The oval office infomercial
by digby
Michael Cohen testified that Trump saw the presidential campaign as the world’s greatest infomercial for his business.
He sees the presidency itself the same way:
Very proud of perhaps the greatest golf course anywhere in the world. Also, furthers U.K. relationship! https://t.co/3xTzzJH6Iq— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 2, 2019
I guess we just shrug these days at the President of the United State shilling for his own financial gain while in the White House. After all he makes personal appearances promoting his properties nearly every weekend. But adding that it “it furthers the UK relationship” is an especially good touch. He might as well be saying, “You know where to send the bribes, Limeys!”
In case you’re wondering why he decided to do this promotion today
Donald Trump’s Aberdeenshire golf resort must pay the Scottish government’s legal costs following a court battle over a major North Sea wind power development.
Mr Trump battled unsuccessfully in the courts to halt the project before he became US president.
A total of 11 turbines make up the development off Aberdeen.
Judges have now ruled Trump International Golf Club Scotland Ltd should pay the legal bills incurred.
Probably a little threat in that “UK relationship” quip too. That’s how he rolls.
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