In 2006, Donald Trump hoped for a housing market crash: “I sort of hope that happens because then people like me would go in and buy.” Trump’s wish came true, and millions of Americans lost their homes and jobs — presumably as he padded his pockets. Trump doubled down on those statements reiterating on the trail that, “That’s the kind of thinking we need,” and, “If it goes down, it goes down.“
In a similar line of reasoning, Trump callously asserted last week that “If the pound goes down, more people are coming to Turnberry, frankly.“
As global markets continue their steep decline this week, Donald Trump is only concerned with his bottom line and congratulating himself for making the “correct call” on Brexit. There’s no separation between Trump’s campaign and his business interests. “, millions are watching their retirement accounts take a hit. But hey, at least he has, “the greatest par 3 anywhere in the world.“
Tampa Bay Times: Trump responds to Clilnton attack on housing crash: ‘I’m a businessman, that’s what I’m supposed to do’
Atlanta Journal Constitution: Trump was ‘excited’ about possible housing-market crash
Published: Jun 28, 2016