Trump's departure experience is lonely: VIP guests of Sea Lake Manor "withdraw", "former presidents club" closed their doors
[Global Times reporter Chen Xiang and Liu Haoran] In stark contrast to the high-spirited and high-profile publicity at the beginning of his tenure, the former US President Trump seemed to be experiencing the loneliness of "no wine and no guests scattered" at the beginning of his departure: Haihu Manor The former dignitaries of the past "retired" one after another, while the famous "former presidential club" in the American elite circle closed their doors.
Not only that, Trump may also face difficult debts and legal disputes.
However, some analysts also reminded that Trump is currently "dormant and licking" and his "unusual low-key" may not last long.
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Sea Lake Manor is deserted
According to a CNN report on the 25th, American historian and author of "Marine Lake Manor: A Perspective on the Gates of Power in President Trump’s Mansion" recently revealed that Trump left sadly. After the White House, members of the high-end private club of Sealake Manor recently "retired" one after another. Some people even gave the club "bad reviews" when they left, such as complaining about "the food is unpalatable."
It is understood that the departure of these guests is not all out of "snobbery." Some people worry that getting too close to Trump might be exposed by the media and cause trouble.
Limer said that the Sea Lake Manor has lost the grandeur of Trump's time in office and has become a "sad place."
In addition to the lack of popularity and prestige in the past, the downturn of the Sea Lake Manor will also cause real economic losses for Trump.
Sea Lake Manor was originally one of the most luxurious and expensive private clubs in the world, and it can be called a "golden egg" of Trump's industry.
Even though other Trump Group entertainment industries suffered huge losses during the epidemic, the estate still achieved a revenue growth of about 10% last year.
After Trump took office as President, the membership card of the estate soared from US$50,000 in the 1990s to US$200,000. This does not include the annual fee of US$14,000 and the minimum meal consumption of US$2,000.
With Trump's downfall, Lee agreed that no one would be willing to pay for this price tag in the future.
On social media, some people criticized Trump for "making his own way", and others "weapon" that he should invite all the "good friends who occupy Capitol Hill" into the manor.
Look at the "former presidents club"
American public opinion once referred to the powerful "circle of friends" formed by previous presidents as "the highest barriers to industry clubs on earth": Although the former presidents are no longer in their positions, their amazing resumes and extensive contacts should not be underestimated. The establishment of commercial or political cooperative relations between them can be regarded as unfavorable in operation.
However, the Associated Press said on the 24th that Trump and the "ex-presidents club" seem to be "two-way dislikes."
Kate Brower, the author of the book "Five-member: The Presidential Club in the Trump Era", said that during Trump’s tenure, he was completely indifferent to "joining the former presidential club" and made it clear that "I don't think I can join this circle".
Judging from the current situation, this circle obviously does not welcome him: shortly after Biden was sworn in, former US Presidents Barack Obama, Bush Jr., and Clinton made a video at Arlington National Cemetery, although they did not mention it. Trump's name, but his words are out of place to express disdain for his actions since his defeat.
Not only that, but Trump and the former presidents also had separate festivals: he overthrew Obama’s political legacy countless times during his tenure, falsely claiming that the latter was “monitoring” him; he and Clinton were a pair of “old enemies”, and both sides had years of experience. In tit-for-tat, Hillary's husband and former President Clinton also publicly criticized him for his ineffective fight against the epidemic.
According to the US Political News Network, after the "Capitol Riot" incident, Obama, Clinton, Bush Jr., and Carter even severely condemned the riots.
Engel, the founder of the Presidential History Center of Southern Methodist University in the United States, pointedly pointed out that Trump and the elite circle of "former presidents club" "do not match in temperament."
He said that the past presidents of the United States are highly respected by their successors. Even Nixon, a tainted former president, has some latecomers who admire his foreign policy very much. In contrast, it seems that not many people "because of Trump's strategy Suggest and remember him".
Brauer even said that even if Trump intends to repair relations with former presidents, he may not be welcomed.
Financial troubles, numerous legal troubles
After the former presidents of the United States left office, some did charity and some painted oil paintings. The Guardian reported on the 23rd that Trump’s “post-presidential life” seemed to be constantly dealing with lawyers and creditors.
According to the Associated Press, although Trump has a big business, his business empire has not been as good as before after the epidemic, and revenue in many industries fell by more than 40% last year.
Not only that, he will also face US$300 million in corporate debt in the next four years.
To make matters worse, after the Capitol riots, many related organizations in the banking, real estate, and golf industries have cut their seats. CNN bluntly stated that Trump will inevitably face a "money issue" in the future.
Trump faces legal disputes.
According to the “Guardian”, after losing the president’s immunity, prosecutors in at least four jurisdictions in the United States are preparing or have begun to pursue legal liabilities against Trump and his companies.
At the same time, the Senate of Congress will also try Trump's impeachment case next month. Once Trump is "convicted," Washington prosecutors may continue to follow up and file criminal charges against the Capitol riots.
After being banned from Twitter, Trump has recently been in an "unusual state of silence", but CNN White House reporter Acosta believes that Trump is currently "recovering his injuries behind closed doors", pushing him to the presidential throne. The forces are likely to make a comeback, and Trump will still be their leader.
Acosta bluntly said that even though Trump is currently dormant, he is still the famous "big talker" of the United States, not to mention that even if "Trump is gone, Trumpism still exists."