12 Facts You Didn’t Know About President Elect Donald Trump
The British Parliament Has Actually Debated Whether Or Not To Allow Trump To Enter The Country
The British Parliament actually gathered together in order to debate whether or not Donald Trump should ever be allowed to enter Britain. The debate came in response to a petition signed by over 250,000 Britons to deny him entry. That number was enough to compel a debate from the British Parliament.
He Was Sent To Military School For Bad Behavior
While he went to elementary school and middle school in Queens, NY, he started getting into trouble in his teen years. That prompted his parents to send him to New York Military Academy in the hope that it would straighten him out.
He’s Been Inducted Into The WWE Hall Of Fame
Trump has hosted several WWE events at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, NJ, and was often seen in the front row of the stands. But in 2007, he rose to WWE fame when he dropped tens of thousands of dollars from the rafters in order to upstage Vince McMahon. After that came the Battle of the Billionaires, in which Trump earned the right to shave McMahon’s head.
Donald Trump Is A Germaphobe
Jeb Bush has made it his mission to frequently point out that Donald Trump is a germaphobe who does not like to shake hands. Trump has admitted that he likes to have clean hands and is bothered by the fact that he is constantly expected to shake hands. Bush pointed out that is somewhat of a problem for a future president, considering he would be expected to shake around 65,000 hands a year.
He Doesn’t Drink, But Released His Own Vodka Brand
In a weird twist that shows that Trump will do just about anything if he thinks it will make him money, he created Trump Vodka. This is bizarre, because Trump himself refrains from any alcohol due to the death of his brother from alcoholism.
Donald Trump Offered Obama Free Golf For Life
This one is just strange because it is so off the wall. Donald Trump apparently offered Barack Obama free golf for life at any of his golf courses. The only catch was that he had to resign from the presidency.
In 1991, Donald Trump Was Billions In Debt
In 1991 Donald Trump owed billions to several different banks and had to divide up his wealth and assets. American Express took his yacht. Citigroup took an airline and several retail businesses. Bankers Trust got control of the Grand Hyatt in Manhattan.
Trump Says He Hasn’t Changed Since The First Grade
In one interview, Trump admitted that he sees himself as exactly the same as he was in the first grade. He believes that his temperament or personality has not changed at all.
He Made $375,000 An Episode To Appear On His Own Show
The Apprentice was a very popular reality television show for a period. It gave Trump great exposure, continued to propel his brand to a household name and gave him an opportunity to make new partnerships and advertising ventures. It also gave him a pretty decent paycheck. At 15 episodes a season, he made $5.6 million a year just to be on his own show.
He Was Given An Honorary Degree From The University Of Scotland Which Was Later Revoked
The University of Scotland bestowed upon Donald Trump an honorary degree in recognition of his achievements as an entrepreneur and a businessman. In 2015, the University decided to revoke that degree on the basis that Trump no longer represents the ethos and values of the University of Scotland. Donald Trump has also lost his status as official business ambassador in Scotland.
He Has A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Donald Trump earned his star on the Walk of Fame due to the popularity of his television show, The Apprentice. He was given the 2,327th star on the Walk of Fame because of the contribution his show made to the entertainment industry.
Donald Trump Eats His Pizza With A Knife And Fork
It’s a little strange, but he says that he does not like to get his fingers messy. This makes sense, considering he is a germaphobe. However, he also uses a knife and fork so that he can easily cut away the crust, which he doesn’t eat.