The Trump Files: In Which Donald Sues Himself—and Wins!
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.This post was originally published as part of “The Trump Files”—a collection of telling episodes, strange but true stories, and curious scenes from the life of our current president—on October 5, 2016. In early 2006, eager to cash in on the housing…
The Trump Files: Donald Gives a Lesson in How Not to Ski With Your Kids
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The Trump Files: Donald Said His Life Was “Shit.” Here’s Why.
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The Trump Files: Donald’s Words to a Grieving Mother
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The Trump Files: Donald Tried to Make His Ghostwriter Pay for His Book Party
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The Trump Files: When Donald Fat-Shamed Miss Universe
Mother Jones illustration; Shutterstock For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.This post was originally published as part of “The Trump Files”—a collection of telling episodes, strange but true stories, and curious scenes from the life of our current president—on September 15, 2016. Donald Trump’s purchase of the Miss…