Getting to Grips with the Trump Phenomenon

The media has failed ask basic questions about the economic thinking - and business record - of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, says Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnston, author of The Making of Donald Trump. The economic vision that’s being offered on the campaign trail has bee crafted with Trump’s peerless salesmanship. Johnston’s book relies on extensive reporting of interviews, public statements, court records and financial statements to build an argument that Trump’s vision is based on what he believes voters want to hear, but has little relationship to his own - or America’s - reality.
Credits: Matthew Kulvicki, Nick Alpha

[@StellarFella]

1/4 P.T. Barnum, 1/4 Darth Vader, 1/4 Al Capone, 1/4 Benito Mussolini.

[@winterlandboy]

This guy is spot on in all he's saying Every last word

[@DiceBaseballDigest]

Facts are interchangeable with fiction

[@mkkrupp2462]

“No evidence that he [Trump] was a billionaire”. He was spot on there - in light of the research done by the New York Times, May 2019.

[@MrFernanrc]

doesn't matter, he is a pimp, he gives money to both parties to make sure he doesn't pay taxes, like all the other pimps. Koch brothers, Soros, even from other countries.

[@robertalbiston7822]

His $1.17 billion in well documented losses puts him as the most bankrupt individual in America until his liaisons with the Russian oligarch money launderers close to Putin in ‘94. They own him.

[@Zxuma]

😂 NYT

[@willhaynes3505]

He's known him since 1988?! Poor guy..

[@chelseavanheyningen1740]

And nobody is hearing. When this is over everyone will hear him. He knows what he is saying.

[@bernardliu8526]

Mr. Johnston deserves a far larger audience, especially from media profrssionals.

[@deepattison9329]

He won't get it because of the money which controls the media. It is not the newscasters, but the system and ownership of it.

[@anderslarsen4912]

Like many others. You have so many great and smart people in the US, like David Johnston. They get zero media exposure not just in the US but also here in Europe. Chris Hedges and Ralph Nader also are great.

[@rippygirl423]

@@anderslarsen4912 Ralph Nader, Great? OMG!

[@DrCruel]

@@deepattison9329 You mean, the same media that's been banging on about Trump for over half a decade? The one that's banned Trump from social media? Is that the media that's protecting Trump and his big money from the poor, defenseless, ethically pure Democrats? I'm sure this plays well at dinner parties. But have you any idea how full of shit you look like to the rest of us?

[@horseywater]

On the last topic: limit representatives to one four year term, senators to one six year term. Keep them working not running, beholden to no one.

[@JohnSmith-dv5ek]

Hilary got popular vote. Also many African Americans were denied right to vote. We're going to fix this voting problem though.

[@margaretesilveira884]

I loved your story. Congratulations !

[@mummanmark566]

"Trump doesn't know anything." "He talks like dictator." BAM

[@MrHondanut100]

Trump sure loves dictators doesn't he? example Trump:Putin says Russia didn't interfere with our elections I believe him. Kim jong un says he doesn't know what happened to Otto and feels really bad about it. Trump: I believe him. saudi crown prince says he didn't kill Khashoggi. Trump yet again I believe him. he believes them but says not to trust our own FBI/CIA see the problem here?

[@timjester8555]

Really? When was the last time a dictator wanting to declassify information from a secret covert agency of the govt? Does that sound like a dictator? Since when does the media side with those trying to keep secrets from the American people, instead of looking for the truth? Wake up people! Why are the liberals scared of exposure? You know it doesn't make sense, you know they are hiding the truth.

[@MrHondanut100]

​@@timjester8555 "to declassify information from a secret covert agency of the govt?" Oh God here we go again another pizzagate believer! Take off the tin foil hat alex jones. Face it, Trump loves dictators and he sides with them over our own government agencies, the proof is there!! The so called declassifications he is trying to do is exactly what a dictator would do to get rid of anyone who opposes his views. But as much as he admires his dictators, all he will ever be is a dick with the brains of a tator.

[@timjester8555]

@@MrHondanut100 so a dictator would expose the corruption inside the govt? Explain your reasoning, or are just parroting the mob without thinking. How does that work? Face it, a month ago you were clammering about getting the Mueller Report declassified, and it was. Now your nervous that Trump has been right all along. A lot of sketchy stuff was going on with the CIA, the FBI, and others, and more and more its looking like some serious illegal things were being arranged to make sure Trump wouldn't be President. Why would you ignore or dismiss that? That's about as a serious threat to our Constitution as it gets.

[@MrHondanut100]

@@timjester8555The dictator is the corruption in the government. Trump and the gop are telling others to not comply and ignore the subpoenas and fighting tooth and nail to keep people from testifying. Btw as of today 5/29/19 they have not released the full unredacted report. Trump right all along? lmao! and windmills give you cancer and Trump was totally exonerated too. Oh wait he wasn't lmao!! boy oh boy have to give Trump credit though he definitely know how to work people over with his hey look over there!! and you fall for it everytime. www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48404923 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWGcq4mlqtRne9U www.politifact.com/personalities/donald-trump/

[@rachelmenendez9486]

David Cay is the "Voice In The WILDERNESSES", that's NOT being heard! I pray that the people will start to listen before it is TOO LATE. 🤔🤔🤔

[@chelseavanheyningen1740]

When it al done. They wish they had listen

[@steppenwolf3252]

Not yet. Some of us are working on it but the Cult is strong and the media and politicians are relentless (smelling power and money)

[@hbanana7]

That was enlightening, esp about money and politics.

[@lilred00051]

Excellent interview. This should be mandatory viewing. Most Trump supporters I know are sadly ignorant and have NO idea what Trump is really about or what the issues even are.

[@Wildfan-sg3fh]

lilred00051 They don't know or care.

[@lilred00051]

True, sad but true.

[@donnaj.clarke2482]

Trump supporters are to busy shaking with fear of terrorist and Mexicans. The few I know say " We are being taken over by immigrants. Unreal.

[@colderbeer]

Bullshit. Trump WON the vote among college educated whites. Yeah, seems as the though the dummies and un-educated flocked to Hillary....

[@msthing57nc]

This from someone who calls himself "colderbeer". You sure sound like a dumb drunk to me.

[@Alilretard1]

The Frank Zappa quote was un-expected and wonderful. Thank you to the host. (sorry couldn't determine who that is)

[@johnkendal5562]

The 'Don' - the man with tiny hands - and grasping tentacles extending into every corner of sleaze.

[@denisehall4818]

Why didn't the American press showcase how dirty Trump was when he was running for president?Why,Why,Why?

[@justinlinnane8043]

because trump is good for ratings !!

[@TheFinnmacool]

Good for ratings and OMG, maybe there's actually a plan all along.

[@normanbyler8556]

Did you question obama? Oh not so much! LOL

[@justinlinnane8043]

Norman Byler question Obama about what? There is no equivalent here Trump is the most corrupt, most rotten , most sleazy human being ever to occupy the Oval Office

[@normanbyler8556]

Hey justin linnane get your head out of the sand! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKS6q5meq9uCnck

[@Mike_C-79]

And this was before he outright slammed Ryan. This interview is so on point, especially when it comes to Trump's ability to pass legislation. I wish everyone would see this and understand that this isn't about who the better person is or what Trump says he is going to do. None of it matters if he can't actually get it done.

[@deepattison9329]

He isn't interested in doing what he says he will do. This video should be required viewing for any voter.

[@jonadams8323]

tRump wasn't ever interested in WORKING as president, he wanted all the indictments to go away. Now, lol, he has to testify for a NY Grand Jury. hahaha

[@transom2]

trump's ability to pass legislation?? Why would it matter if he could pass legislation? trump has no interest or inclination to help average Americans. trump is nothing more than a greedy self serving criminal & clown with the skills of a carnival barker.

[@helenpatterson3858]

Very well timed re-release of this video. Too bad folks didn't listen to him.

[@justmyopinion9883]

Yes, this gentleman knew exactly what he was talking about concerning Trump.

[@timjester8555]

Look at where we are. He was wrong about everything. Trump has been Godsend for this country, despite the left and the media onslaught of crap. They were all wrong too, yet refuse to admit it.

[@nancystowell4877]

They were not listening then, they are not listening now, perhaps they never will!

[@DiceBaseballDigest]

People don't listen because he hasn't been invited anywhere and most people get their news from FOX and CNN

[@flickercrab5704]

Interesting that I assumed that the Republican was a son, just like the interviewer did. That says a great deal about how we're All indoctrinated. I didn't even realize it until the interviewer was corrected. Oh! It was his daughter that was the Republican. Oh, right, right, right, right (Seinfeld emphasis).

[@unanimous300]

It is time to stop talking and start making arrangements for Tuesday, to bring others to the polls with you. That is the only poll which counts folks.

[@TPerm-hj4sf]

This guy has got everything right. Very insightful.

[@sonnypruitt6639]

Two years later and this guy is full of shit, and your looking stupid.

[@patriciabranigan713]

@@sonnypruitt6639 As he destroys the economy and gets us into, if not real war, an economic war with China and Russia. Saudi Arabia threatens to drop the dollar as the reserve currency, a spy was found in Mar-a -Lago, and the stock market is a roller coaster. Not to mention that we are the laughingstock of the world.

[@judybargenquast7669]

Patricia Branigan Doesn't all this just make you spitting angry to think there ate idiots supporting this worthless slug.

[@dj4monie]

@Ted Freddy Look you two bit moron. Trump has mafia ties just like his father did. 1) He is not trustworthy he cheated on just on his first wife, second wife but even his mistress. 2) He's not a Billionaire, maybe a Millionaire in serious debt. 3) His first wife accused him of being aggressive with her sexually. In today's #MeToo climate he's still get the nomination? This is further proof that the RIGHT which is yourself don't care about these things as long as your agenda gets done. Which is ban abortion, kick out every illegal immigrant, close the border to all except those with educations, among other things. He is Fascism personified

[@annec6627]

Ted Freddy .. the joke’s on you and all of trump followers. Why are you on this thread if it’s all shit? He’s got all of you suckered into his world of deception. Open your eyes .. soon enough this will all end !

[@bedazzlejuju]

Yes! Overturn Citizens United and the McClutchy ruling!

[@user-allanH]

This man is incredibly smart and is a very coherent speaker.

[@deepattison9329]

Read all of his books. It is hard reading but in at least one case I watched the situation unfold and saw what Johnston was saying was on the money. It was bad and no one took notice except the workers who were sacrificed to the concerns of big business. The word sacrificed is the correct term for what happened.

[@vernontoews1982]

Don't you know smart people push a more convincing bs

[@vernontoews1982]

Yeah, smart people are better at fooling you

[@buildinit6523]

DONT FORGET A GUY THAT CANT TAKE CARE OF HIS OWN BODY. A BIG FAT PIG IN FACT

[@naimulhaq9626]

This account gives the proper picture.

[@bobapp1836]

This man is so right. This should be seen on TV Globally.

[@sciencegonebad]

Read the book. fully a quarter of it is references to back up ALL the material he presents. Trump even called him to try and threaten him w/ being sued, and his response was ..., Please do ... BRING IT ON .... followed by crickets

[@rippygirl423]

If I find the book at the local Good Will, I will purchase it. Other than that, I would not spend one red-cent on Trump.

[@tracybird8668]

@@rippygirl423 well you would be supporting DCJ

[@billycloudy9078]

You’re right it should be but mass media which Trump always complains that it favors the left but it also to some degree favors the right!! it favors both sides because if they open up the door that he’s a fraud and everybody sees it and then we have a Democratic candidate comes and tells people that he or her is very successful did this and did that and then they find out there not...so the door swings both ways!! So he got very little AirPlay even on PBS which is public broadcasting system so you would think they would want the truth to come out but they are funded by big corporations as well...so democracy at its finest!!

[@mattheweven4764]

@@rippygirl423 enjoy the chinese tank after it parks in your lawn. Our debt is slowly giving up our leverage.

[@n.g.h.calmarena7013]

David is the first person that could explain to me, an European, why and how Trump was elected the U.S. president. Thanks!

[@timjester8555]

This guy couldn't have been more wrong. Trump has saved this nation, and exposed the corruption and sedition of the establishment and particularly the Democrat socialist left.

[@deepattison9329]

David Johnston is spot on and his other writings are also very good. One book explains how big business cons their workers. Trump is a cancer on our nation. and the rest of the world.

[@carolecoplea9901]

I don't understand how the other Republicans in the House and Senate can justify their support for Trump. Anyone?

[@mikestone234]

Yeah, there’s more to it, than this man is letting on. The democratic party has been tied to crime for over a hundred years, you CANNOT do business in New York, without the blessings of the local crime bosses/democrats. ( when in Rome, do as Romans do)

[@shahramsareminouri4195]

one person he forgot to mention is the new Robert Mercer who is the new suger daddy to trump

[@deepattison9329]

There are many sugar daddies. It is Citizens United in action.

[@johnkendal5562]

Always a great pleasure to listen to David Cay Johnston; a genuine human being, well educated and devoted

[@annteve]

All of this these very valid points overlay a fundamental problem in America; and uninformed and poorly educated population which is evidently unable to comprehend complex issues,and unable to reason thoughtfully.

[@p8entlyobvious383]

Well said

[@MLinaresSR47]

Ann, just couldn’t pass up your comments, while, thinking in a rational and sensible way: I was concerned with all of the confusion of our “corrupted 2 party system, however, kudos to your “lucid” comments on our current problem with our current electorate.

[@deepattison9329]

In school children are taught what to think, not how to think and we have politicians deciding what they are taught. It is not education but indoctrination.

[@sacmakiz]

I love this guy! I wish he had a broader audience but they don't give him a chance because of conflict of interest 😞

[@christinestill5002]

Conflict of interest? People can still read, I think. I know they just want to sit in front of TV and 'absorb crap' but some still read, can't write but could still read. Curiosity has disappeared largely but I don't know why!

[@roberthitessr145]

tw and trumps bagage of filth! the no taxs! no divesting! no solutions! no ethics! no trust! no qualifications! no president!

[@Navillus.55]

Thank you David -- I can always believe you....

[@joeyg7458]

Why hasn’t the media been talking about this drug dealer connection? Is it true ?

[@davidtyreman5298]

100% right on the money.

[@word2RG]

BINGO! The key is campaign reform. Give this man a prize. (Buy his book)

[@nikitaperrigill1028]

Stupid is, stupid does! This to all trumpeters...🎵he's no good baby🎶he's nooooo gooooood🎶🎵

[@costy27]

Damn he's a national treasure. Little did he know what a mess we would be in now..

[@berosmith9041]

Well, you know, we all knew this. He cannot do what he said he would do. But you can fool many people all of the time!

[@melaniedezaki-applewaithe1573]

You can hear the gangster in him every time he talks...especially at his rallies, where he feels like a demigod. The RNC is so pissed at him.

[@StellarFella]

TRUMPUTIN! TRUMPUTIN! You're darned TOOTIN! We've got TRUMPUTIN!

[@deepattison9329]

Then stop supporting him.

[@1man1bike1road]

trump should be in jail clearly

[@joelwateres]

When is the anticipated book “ the death and cold corpse of Donald Trump”

[@Trufflehound1011]

A stable genius-Ed the talking horse !

[@hukshot]

why is this not more visible?

[@deepattison9329]

Money keeps him under wraps. The media controls what people see and hear by controlling the news. It is not the newscasters but the owners who will not allow certain stories to be reported. Ask yourself what News outlets are included in the basic package. Fox is the only one so if you want to pay more than you can get the truth. Then time the amount of advertising on the major networks during the news. It is almost half of the time, therefore little time for any in-depth news. Check it out.

[@stevenbrucci]

Having tuned into this site for the first time, I was very impressed with the interviewer: he listens. He's content with listening! Any time he does seek clarification, his comments or questions are short and intelligent. I went to wikipedia to read about New Economic Thinking but I didn't discover the identity of this interviewer. Can someone tell me?

[@itssammy4915]

Robert Johnson probably have to search "Robert Johnson New Economic Thinking" to get him specifically to show up.

[@pamelawhitelow8460]

***** Thank you.

[@malloryviertel1423]

Lo

[@LaReinaPrieta]

That is because you focused on the interviewer & missed the message, Steven.Two years down the road , what now?

[@LaReinaPrieta]

@@itssammy4915 You're a dummy & so are the seven peeps who thumbed up your stupid comment. The man interviewed name is David Cay JOHNSTON!...seeeesch!

[@geoffdearth8575]

And if you need a car elevator in your house that is probably also deductible.

[@jdamnp8120]

Watching this in February '18 is mind blowing...

[@albirtarsha5370]

This man's predictions have come true.

[@pauldehnbostel3226]

A Frank Zappa reference. Nice!

[@justgivemethetruth]

This one video if true, shows that our entire system is completely corrupt and criminal.

[@word2RG]

Campaign reform (no bribes) No gerrymandering (1 citizen, 1 vote) and the one you didnt mention.. Curb personal wealth. No individual should hold enough wealth to unduly affect natural resources, government or district.

[@AwakeningMindHeart]

There is great disappointment with the political system, especially among segments of the citizenry that have been central to U.S. culture and which have been economically stagnant not just due to historical social-technological shifts and a long-term, but also due to long-standing, big corporate influence over the political system. They are those who now feel left out. And they want to rebel! And they want to believe! And they need hope! They need someone that speaks for them in a plain style with which they can relate. And they can be misled and convinced through the right sales pitch; just the right presentation. And making promises and appearing different and promising is not that difficult. These and other segments of the population want someone new; someone they can believe in. Thus 'outsiders' like Sanders and Trump can happen; Sanders attracting the future-oriented but worried millenials and postmodern progressives and Trump the more past-oriented traditionals and nativists. On the good side, there's one side looking to the future in order to change things and there's another looking to aspects of the past that indeed need saving. And both are partially correct. But, it seems to me that, while one would work within the spirit of the original constitutional system and definitely is not an aspiring dictator (even if associated with the term "socialism" which has often been associated with dictators), I can't help but think that the other, DT, would unconstitutionally dictate his own personal bombastic will, continuously explaining away his failures by blaming others; demanding full obedience and support while continuously enamoring those that would not benefit from his political and economic measures. A charismatic man that rules by an all-or-nothing allegiance is dangerously divisive and can render governing less manageable or even unmanageable. This is why he should lose the current 2016 presidential election by a substantial margin so that his movement doesn't continue as an obstacle to peace and finding solutions. And there already is to be noted this divisive tendency and peril arising in other parts of the world. Dictators and dictator-aspirants are taking over many parts of the world. The idea that "the system is rigged" is - in fact - a talking point exploited by authoritarian hopefuls and current autocrats all over the world. Nothing new. And these individuals are now springing up again in many places that have had established representative democracies (for instance, Hungary, Poland, France, Russia, Italy, Venezuela, The Philippines and others). Clearly ,as David Cay Johnston said about D. Trump "he talks as a dictator." He has said many things that he will "fix" basically overlooking or demeaning checks and balances. However, what we need is not to overlook checks and balances but to craft a much more functional problem-solving democracy; however not through a dictator's whims. Perhaps the "DT Phenomenon" will be instrumental in stimulating greater awareness of the need to update representative democracy. Nonetheless, I hope that this is not done through a major crisis that may even lead to a regression towards a pre-democratic state of affairs. Because it has become obvious that an autocrat can be elected through popular vote in the U.S., this means that the U.S. is not internally safe while functioning under its current system. But it has to be changed in a healthy way by greater awareness and agreement from within strengthening a connective way of thinking and mutual recognition, rather than the downward spiral of unending dichotomous doctrinal blaming. Most Americans haven't experienced how Democracy itself is high jacked by a demagogues through elections. Most may erroneously think that if someone is elected, then Democracy is safe. But the "hijacking" has happened in other semi-established and even well- established western democratic countries and the recurrent tendency is once again (in an era of competing values, greater complexity and rising infotainment) on the rise. Moreover, the rise seems to cater to a zeal for nativist, isolationist, new fascist forms of government. To counter-up this citizens need to learn to think integratively to catch up and to function in a complex world system. It doesn't matter whether the overtaking of Democracy by using democratic processes is done by right-wing or left-wing charismatics. It can happen, has happened, is happening; endangers the continuity of civilization, its gains in emancipatory freedoms and rights, the overall reduction of violence occurring over centuries as Steve Pinker has pointed out and it diminishes the quality of rational and civil human life. Besides many Middle Eastern, African and Oriental countries that still have to stabilize within serious levels of democracy under their own cultural contexts, too many of them already with older, established democracies are being overtaken or are close to being overtaken by charismatic demagogues. Instead of leading the international order into more intelligent forms of cooperation and an integration that doesn't extinguish local contexts these retrograde political forces are excessively atomizing. They form around democracy manipulators. These democracy manipulators offering skewed, doctrinal, emotionally-ladden and locally-resonant solutions in a time when we need a more rational, wholesome, altruistic figure heads chosen by a genuinely educated public; a time in which both must be able to responsibly perceive vaster swaths of the whole picture overcoming the tribalistic tendencies of hunter-gathering and more animalistic eras. But the U.S. shouldn't fall for this now already "classical" manipulation! It is quite serious and dangerous! By using democratic procedures and speaking to the disaffected and their frustrations; by selling a comforting narrative and a desirable image that looks suitable, the authoritarian demagogue will then move on to really entrench himself within the system and rig it even but under his own style, dangerously eroding Democracy worse and/or in conjunction with how elite interests were doing before. But the U.S. really should not and must not fall for it. In spite of its foibles, the world needs the stability and reference of its highest democratic values. And an irascible, chameleon-like, self-serving man that resents any contradiction that injures his self-image at the helm of the executive, in a country with the most nuclear weapons cannot be allowed to endanger the world or faith in the U.S.' stated commitments to peace and a sane human future! However, an effective, opinion-convincing, authoritarian salesman waging psychological war against recognizing failure in himself can project a resonance that entrances too many frustated individuals whose personal power has been diminished. And, if in a presidential power, he'll likely promote unrealistic, destabilizing narratives once the dream of his election is over and reality set in; doing it by divisively blaming others, manipulating opinion, perhaps establishing and empowering more organized, militant support groups. He will also continue supporting benefits to his socio economic level above others, even if -like today - using parts of the "defense of the common man" democratic sales pitch. He can cater to a popular attraction towards the heroic and powerful, a dream-like, pre-rational tendency living beneath the veneer of civilization, a tendency speaking to a basic in-group/out-group, animalistic, survival, win-lose, gut level, thus convincing enough individuals to empower him as THE solutions figurehead that will fix it all by doing as he wants. And he is someone asking for FAITH, blind faith in him when he says "Believe Me." He is someone SELLING hope and images in the public imagination as well as dangerously over-simplistic, solutions to a segment of society that needs recognition, faith. He is someone already questioning due process and explicitly or implicitly provoking rebellion. And he is attractive to various segments, including those that (in differing healthy and unhealthy degrees) is populated by individuals who are (psychologically-speaking) more prone and attracted to less ambiguity through easy-to-understand straightforward presentations and authority figures. But upon a careful analysis of several issues pertaining to his story - an analysis such as the one carried on by David Cay Johnston and other authors writing for magazines such as "The Atlantic," "The Economist," "The New Yorker," "The Washington Post" - the bloated, super human achiever image sold to millions doesn't hold up. Can it all a big media conspiracy to explain away the loss of points? Not likely at all. There are too many serious, independent, analytical voices pronouncing themselves. The number of suspicions coming together and holding up against the public story line are far greater than that of the other candidate. This is becoming a test aboutthe degree of denial or of closed minded fanaticism among supporters, including political leaders that should know better. it is also an opportunity to re-evaluate, reality check and re-think...carefully. It is an opportunity for many of us to consider why we believe what we believe while easily dismissing those who believe in things that seem completely incompatible. When enough facts are known blind support is bound to falter. Ultimately enough people that ultimately care more about facts and about what is convenient for them than about emotionally-driven blind faith that speaks to their frustrations will triumph. The U.S. needs to be saved. Americans wake up! They quickly need to reassess and not vote for a falsely idealized authority as they have thus far intended.

[@Faicon9493]

Trump wouldn’t dare sue David Cay Johnston because he can back up everything he says.

[@TheMartyn76]

Watching this a year after it was filmed and Johnston is bang on the money with his predictions around the 12 minute mark

[@Marny5580]

A voice of reason ... for which I say "Thank you!" However, people who want to vote for Trump will do so - and even say that it doesn't matter what he says or what he does - "nothing will change my mind about voting FOR him!"

[@kitty6720]

Great interview. Too bad David Cay Johnston didn't get deserved time on major cable news channels. All that he's said last year, all the channels are talking about it still.

[@jonathano5429]

I knew from day one Orange fruit is a con

[@jparsit]

Half of the American needs reeducate, they glue on the TV screen with the weekend sport, beer, and pizza. They are the wrong voters.

[@billyhack9673]

Start with the abysmally low minimum wage payed to restaurant workers, servers and others. The law was passed during the Carter administration with Carter approving the bill. It was one of his failed attempts to work across the isle. He ended up looking weak instead.

[@joemilbourne3151]

This man is right about most here but to say people buy what Trump is selling ...there must be many gullible people in the USA. I would not buy an umbrella from Trump if I was standing in the rain !!

[@anactaneustheeleventh2542]

David Cay for president.

[@ritamariekelley4077]

Trump has been good for the Koch Bros and their ilk...

[@timjester8555]

The Koch Bros hate him.

[@ToddtheExploder]

“Is that a real poncho, or is that a Sears poncho?” 🤣🤣🤣 Frank Zappa, Montana Dental Floss. How apropos!

[@mulemule]

*-"Getting-** **_Coming_** to Grips with the Trump Phenomenon" (ftfy)*

[@mialite7959]

If you have a Mansion you can't clean on your own, you don't deserve it.

[@susandelaney8052]

he WILL Distract-Divide-Destroy! Blue. Vote. Blue

[@egypt9723]

David Cay Johnston needs to be on these other media channels ...soo much info on Cheeto's past needs to be exposed

[@timjester8555]

Why is that? That mindset is why the Democrats go nowhere and incompetent. Chasing the past trying to smear somebody, and for what? Pence? How do disregard the booming economy, record unemployment, and the guts to take on the issues head on, China trade, NK, illegal immigration that Obama, Bush, and Clinton wouldn't touch?

[@jonadams8323]

@@timjester8555 tRump inherited a booming economy. He didn't create anything, unless he could do it by golfing or sitting on his fat ass. Why are all Republican icons lazy and stupid. Biden just got infrastructure DONE, more jobs and economic success than any president since FDR. So exactly which issues did tRump ACTUALLY (not your Faux Noise crap please) take on??? China lol all tRump did was prove he had no clue what a tariff is and cost a couple of trillion reimbursing soybean farmers. tRump did so many completely idiotic things...oh yeah and his 300 feet of wall. YOU GOT CONNED by the dumbest conman in years.

[@markross2124]

I am a conservative republican, campaigned for Reagan, have since repented of that terrible sin, but despise and never supported, and WILL never support Trump.

[@djacob7]

Why the hell doesn't someone like David Cay Johnston run for president?! He has a mind, he has a heart, and, well, yeah, he has a body or two.

[@PlainsPup]

Johnston is really doing important work here. The lack of vetting of candidate Donald was really a great disservice. And the only reason I can think why, is that the networks thought: a) Donald is good for ratings, and b) Hillary will beat him handily anyway. Boy were they wrong. The media basically abdicated their constitutional role as part of checks and balances. And now we all have to deal with the consequences. It's just nauseating.

[@dnomyar129]

David Cay Johnston is a great author, and I am happy I bought the book through iTunes as an e-book, strongly recomend this reading to anyone who is interested in President Donald J. Trump and the making and insight of a president of the USA.

[@nancystrong7888]

David Cay Johnston began covering Donald Trump in the 1980s when he was working as the Atlantic City reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Johnston’s new book, "The Making of Donald Trump," looks at a side of Trump seldom covered in the press: his ties to the mob, drug traffickers and felons.

[@DiceBaseballDigest]

Citizens United has to be overturned.

[@laksirigunasekera6878]

i like to see an argument against this man!

[@naimulhaq9626]

There seems to be none.

[@canman5060]

The Dow is working in the opposite of what this man said.Is this the argument from just the 'rich' only ?

[@naemfield]

+Lar M Not only that, every Trump supporter knew he had to deal with mafias and the underworld. Not really a surprise for anybody. Do you people know why msm and establishment didn't touch the topic? Because they know that's how NY works. Next BIG argument please.

[@charlesbaldo]

So far this beached whale has been wrong about everything he predicted. The economy has been booming, the stock market has rose dramatically and he has peace as a goal with North Korea.

[@deepattison9329]

@@naemfield For your information NYS tried repeatedly to nail Trump but he used every means known to the mafia to escape them. Witnesses disappeared, documentation was lost and officials were bribed so don't blame this on NYS. This is mob behavior.

[@eribertoreyes8125]

The interviewer sounds like Carl Sagan!

[@CyberspacedLoner]

my Google Filter Bubble lead me to this Video Clip LOL

[@tracybird8668]

He thinks he's superior to all people, therefore he should be prez. More like inferior. LMAO

[@laksirigunasekera6878]

this dude can settle the election. why cant the real people come infront of the media and answer questions and prove the evidence that trump is also part of the political system

[@perkyporkpie]

That is an extremely good question!

[@carlosesquivel3931]

Wouldn't sell. The media needs a close race. They need show, lights, smoke. Besides, Trump supporters don't care about the truth, they care about how they feel, and mostly, how Trump makes them feel.

[@miapdx503]

Carlos Esquivel So true Carlos! This is one of the signs of brainwashing, they are so invested, *emotionally* that they become nearly hysterical! If they disagree, they curse and threaten violence! They worship Trump, and adore him! To most (sane) people, it's a cult. And it's obvious. But to those ensnared in this madness, they cannot see...anything. Except their leader. I don't know how they pulled it off, how they got that many people off the rails, but they've had the resources, the CIA training, black sites all over the world. Mass mind control, it's here. And it is not pretty! The Bible calls it *strong delusion*!

[@samsonian]

miapdx Portland I remember 16 years ago up until November '16 I would swear up and down that Dubya was not only the worst president we had ever seen and that we would not see anyone worse than him for generations. How wrong we all were...fast forward to November and during the run-up to the election being SO sure that Trump wouldn't win because he was so obviously an idiot and a crook and would lead us down a dark and dangerous road to where??? Well, thanks Middle America. Bang-up job putting the single worst person in power that you could choose. The only hope I have for this country of ours is to rush along the movement towards impeachment then criminal trials for his treason, tax fraud, obstruction of justice (multiple counts, remember perjury is another form). All we can do collectively now is WAKE UP, DAMN IT! And quit hiding your head in the sand because you made a dumb decision in November. That excuse ended in March, at best.

[@mandriescu]

Samsonian , I agree .

[@CaminoAir]

The thing is....as terrible as Trump is....if the Republicans and Democrats had worked more honestly for the American citizens struggling to make ends meet, then Trump would never have been able to ascend to the White House. So it's not just about getting rid of Trump.....conventional politics has got to become more accountable and honest.

[@Billy65438]

Thank you Daivd.

[@JasonGafar]

10:42 -HAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hukshot]

crazy four years, but glad dumpster fire is over. i truly hope trump is made an example of after he hands the keys over to mr biden.

[@ddylla85]

Trump was a threat to the "business as usual" corruption club. Congress and career Washington along with their propaganda arm the media, created and often times manufactured the craziness of the last 4-years. Remember in the Wizard of Oz when Toto pulls the curtain back revealing the actual wizard. Well Trump is like Toto, and Congress/Washington lifetimer's are the fraudulent man hiding behind the curtain.

[@reneangulotrujillo1]

The system is base on $ouled out $ub-human$ (the individual)! Not the collective! The imbalance is extreme here! People live in hills off the freeways! A COMPLETE FAILURE!

[@elprofe7553]

Wao, what a great interview

[@patrickvanmeter2922]

Listen to this guy. Trump knows absolutely nothing about anything. This is also a good description of the voting public.

[@tomski2671]

The idea of publicly funded elections would be the best money ever spent by the public. Even if $10 billion we're spent on it, it would save hundreds of billions.

[@mydogskips2]

Mr. Trump may not know a damn thing about how the government works, but he's manipulated it pretty well, both before and since taking office. A sad state of reality in this world.

[@danfloros4267]

Donald John "Smoke and Mirrors" Trump --- hey now for my next announcement --- nothing will come from it but hey, I will be marketing ME for another day. Trumpy --- LOOK AT ME.

[@soapbxprod]

It's going to be a very interesting next four years...

[@betty5064]

Anyone remember "The Manchurian Candidate"?

[@thebookkeeper8404]

EXCELLENT!!

[@NJ-wb1cz]

This is so hilarious.. Enjoy your Donald America! lol

[@hmarkison]

Love the Zappa reference....

[@YourRealDaddy]

I swear the interviewer is Sam Elliot...just without the moustache.

[@margaretporter5840]

This is not alternative truth...

[@DFM3333]

❤David cay Johnston exposes Donald Trump ❤

[@PkSage89]

Never thought i would see a living situation for the emperor who has no clothes, with trump we can see what the nature of those clothes is..

[@spark9615]

I am seeing this two years after this video was posted and everything Mr. Johnston said is as relevant as ever. How poignant but also scary. It looks like those tax returns might actually bring down trump if we ever get to see them.

[@Ravi9A]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Jackzay90]

I am not the slightest bit a fan of Trump, but I find it hard to believe that the media wouldn't have run wild with these accusations about the cocaine trafficker.

[@elizabethcameron5763]

Thank you, sir.

[@etcflyers3760]

I would not say there is an attraction to trump rather a repulsion would be more applicable.

[@atendriyadasa6746]

Where do I know the interviewer's voice frOM?!

[@Helen-sound]

So true . Trump isn’t with any party and is just giving out basic sound bites that his base wants to hear but then doesn’t see any of it through.

[@vaishnavireddy8097]

I feel that a person would become a phenomena when he would identify the actual problems that people are facing and show a promise to solve them. People look up to them and for people the personal image of a person does not dominate their mind as much as the problems that they are facing are highlighted by that person. So they start feeling that someday their problems will get solved. So I feel this is the reason for Trump phenomena.