Author(s): Monti Ruth Ann

Politics

Funny, frightening, or a typhoon blowing through the lordly corridors of Washington, depending on your interpretations, no one can fail to be interested in the Trump phenomenon. In 100 incontrovertible facts we get closer to the man and the brand. Even seasoned Trump watchers will find things they never knew: Trump received several deferments to avoid the Vietnam War draft - allegedly for having bone spurs. While Trump has never personally filed for bankruptcy, guess how many businesses that bore his name have done so? Politics to one side, everyone has to admit that for a billionaire, the Donald's pretty mean. Researchers documented public appearances at which Trump vowed to donate proceeds from Trump University, his 'Apprentice' salary, and to add to donations by celebrities who appeared on 'Celebrity Apprentice'. They then contacted those charities and another 400 to see if they had received donations. They were unable to verify any follow-through. As a dip in fact file or read straight through, your jaw will hit the floor either way.