Former President Trump’s Son Eric Trump has insisted that the family didn’t enrich themselves from his father’s presidency in response to recent allegations.
A Daring Denial
Former President Donald Trump’s son, Eric Trump, made a shocking assertion, denying allegations of enriching the family during their White House tenure.
A Helping Hand?
Eric Trump admitted to his career being benefitted largely from his father, “Nepotism is a kind of factor of life,” he said in a Forbes interview.
An Embarrassing Contradiction
Eric Trump’s recent video interview challenged the accusations of enrichment against his family in a contradictory statement.
Defending the Legacy
Claiming the Trump family didn’t enrich themselves, Eric Trump said, “The only family in, probably, United States history that didn’t enrich themselves when they went into government is the Trump family.”
People who don’t have the memory of a goldfish will remember when Ivanka Trump brazenly advertised Goya black beans during her official employment in the White House, violating ethics rules in the process.
The “Unpaid” Advisers?
However, in 2017, President Trump’s daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner assumed advisory roles within the administration.
A Closer Look
Though unpaid, a scrutiny by US ethics watchdog Crew revealed substantial earnings from external ventures for Ivanka and Jared Kushner during their time in the White House.
Financial Realities Exposed
“Citizens for ethics” presented documented evidence: Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner collectively earned up to $2.2 billion during their White House tenure through external ventures.
A Trade Deal Dinner
A highly controversial episode involving Ivanka Trump unfolded when she secured three Chinese trademarks on the same day she dined with China’s President Xi Jinping.
The Secret Service Shield
Eric Trump’s Secret Service protection was extended for 6 months post-presidency, entirely paid for by millions of US taxpayers.
Twitter’s Backlash
Online users seized the moment to highlight the faults in Eric Trump’s claims, making the statements even more embarrassing.
New Accusations Fly In
One Twitter user Gloria posted, “How stupid does Eric Trump think Democrats are? Trump and his family used the White House as a business for them to enrich themselves even more!”
More Taxpayer Turmoil
Gloria then posted an article claiming that Trump overcharged the secret service over $1.4 million during his tenure, paid for by the taxpayer.
Unveiling the Truth
Twitter user Jo wasted no time: “There’s a list in the many billions of reasons this is a lie,” referring to a Forbes article that shows Trump’s $2.4 billion personal earnings while in the White House.
Forbes Find Hidden Truths
The article argued, “Dig through everything—including property records, ethics disclosures, debt documents and securities filings—and you’ll find about $2.4 billion of revenue from January 2017 to December 2020.”
Twitter Users Made Up Their Mind
Overrall, the backlash that Eric Trump received and the overwhelming evidence against him shows his desperate attempt to deceive his audience.
“He’s Fine. This Is Fine”: Biden’s Stage Exit Struggle Fuels Cognitive Decline Debate; Administration Defends Leadership Amid Growing Concerns
Joe Biden’s speech in Philadelphia on July 20th caught the attention of many when a video clip surfaced showing him appearing confused and struggling to find the exit after finishing his address. “He’s Fine. This Is Fine”: Biden’s Stage Exit Struggle Fuels Cognitive Decline Debate; Administration Defends Leadership Amid Growing Concerns
Trump’s No-Show Backfires: GOP Candidates Skyrocket in Post-Showdown Poll – Who’s Leading the Charge?
Following the inaugural Republican presidential primary debate last Wednesday, a recent poll indicates that three candidates have experienced an uptick in their levels of support. The debate featured eight candidates, excluding Donald Trump, who opted out of participating due to his prominent position. Trump’s No-Show Backfires: GOP Candidates Skyrocket in Post-Showdown Poll – Who’s Leading the Charge?
Tucker Carlson Drops Bombshell Allegations: Obama’s Crack Habit and Secret Gay Affairs Revealed, Predicts U.S.-Russia War
Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host, made a series of controversial allegations about Barack Obama’s past. He claims the media intentionally overlooked these stories during the run-up to the 2008 presidential election. Tucker Carlson Drops Bombshell Allegations: Obama’s Crack Habit and Secret Gay Affairs Revealed, Predicts U.S.-Russia War
“Trump Has No Idea How the Government Works”: Declares He Won’t Have Any Choice but to “Lock People Up” if He Wins the 2024 Election
In a recent interview with radio show host Glenn Beck on August 29, former President Donald Trump made headlines again with his comments about potential legal action if he secures victory in the 2024 presidential election. “Trump Has No Idea How the Government Works”: Declares He Won’t Have Any Choice but to “Lock People Up” if He Wins the 2024 Election
“They’re Afraid of Donald Trump” – Chris Christie Labels Trump a ‘Criminal’ and Says His Republican Backing Is Fear Driven
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie did not hold back when discussing his political rival, Donald Trump, during a recent appearance on Face the Nation. “They’re Afraid of Donald Trump” – Chris Christie Labels Trump a ‘Criminal’ and Says His Republican Backing Is Fear Driven
The post “Eric Trump’s Bold Claims”: We Are the First Family in History to Avoid Self-Enrichment in the White House – Fact or Fiction? first appeared on Mama Say What?!
Featured Image Credit: Shutterstock / mark reinstein. The people shown in the images are for illustrative purposes only, not the actual people featured in the story.
Source: Twitter
