The Trump Effect: From Real Estate to Cryptocurrency

Allen

You know, folks, they say success is all about hard work and education. But let me tell you, Donald Trump was already winning the game before he even started. How, you ask? Well, it helps when your dad is a real estate tycoon. Trump's dad gave him a head start, and by 22, he was already running the family business. That's right, he skipped the whole 'struggle' part and went straight to the 'success' part. I mean, I'm still trying to figure out how to use a stapler, and he's running a multi-billion dollar empire.

Allen

Now, let's talk about Trump's real estate empire. It's like a rollercoaster ride—up, down, up, down. He started with a family business and turned it into the Trump Organization. He built skyscrapers, hotels, and even casinos. But did you know that in 1999, his net worth hit a low of negative 9 billion dollars? Yeah, that's like owing more money than you can count. But by 2015, he was a billionaire again. How did he do it? By never giving up and being a master of reinvention. I mean, if I had a business that went bankrupt six times, I'd just stick to teaching English.

Allen

And let's not forget, folks, Trump never went bankrupt personally. He just let his businesses go bankrupt. It's like he had a personal shield of protection. I mean, how many of us can say we've had six businesses go bankrupt and still come out on top? I think my record is two failed lemonade stands. And I still owe my mom for the lemons.

Allen

But Trump's career didn't stop at real estate. He decided to branch out into entertainment. In 1985, he started making guest appearances in movies and TV shows. And then, in 2004, he became the host of 'The Apprentice.' Suddenly, he wasn't just a rich guy in real estate; he was a TV star. I mean, who knew you could become famous by firing people? 'You're fired!' became his catchphrase, and it's still something I say to my students when they don't do their homework. 'You're fired from this class, Johnny.'

Allen

And let's talk about Trump and the media. He's like a master of manipulation. In 2009, he joined Twitter, and by 2016, he was using it to run his entire presidential campaign. He'd tweet about anything and everything, from fake news to gossip. And you know what? It worked. He won the election. I mean, if I had a platform with millions of followers, I'd probably just tweet about my cat. 'Look, my cat just did a backflip!' But Trump, he used it to become the President of the United States. That's some serious catnip.

Allen

But even when Twitter and Facebook banned him, he didn't give up. He just moved to other platforms. He started doing podcasts and even created his own social media platform, Truth Social. It's like he's always one step ahead. I mean, I once tried to create my own social media platform called 'Teacher Talk.' It was a huge success, with exactly one user—me. But Trump? He's got millions. And he's still going strong. I think he's going to outlast the internet itself.

Allen

Now, let's talk about Trump and the digital age. He's always been ahead of the curve. In 2022, he started issuing NFTs. You know, those digital collectibles that everyone was talking about. He sold them for $99 each, and they sold out in a day. I mean, I tried to buy one, but they were gone before I could even click 'purchase.' It's like I'm always a step behind. But Trump, he saw the potential and jumped on it. And you know what? It worked. He raised millions of dollars. I think I raised $99 selling my old college textbooks. So, I'm just a little behind.

Allen

And here's the best part: he offered a dinner with him if you bought 75 NFTs. I mean, who wouldn't want to have dinner with Trump? It's like getting a personal cooking lesson from Gordon Ramsay, except with more talk about real estate. I tried to buy 75 NFTs, but I couldn't afford it. I ended up buying 75 cans of beans instead. Same idea, right? Not really, but you get the point.

Allen

But Trump's digital innovation didn't stop with NFTs. In 2024, he started accepting Bitcoin donations for his presidential campaign. He raised $750 million in just a few months. That's more money than I've seen in my entire life. I mean, I once found a dollar in my pocket, and I thought I was rich. But Trump? He's redefining what it means to be a fundraiser. He's like a modern-day Robin Hood, except instead of stealing from the rich, he's just asking them nicely for their Bitcoin. 'Hey, can you spare some crypto?'

Allen

And in 2025, he took it to the next level by launching his own cryptocurrency, 'TrumpleCoin.' I mean, who wouldn't want a coin named after them? It