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Trump Asks Why George Washington Didn't Name More Things After Himself During Trip To Mount Vernon
Reportedly, Donald Trump is not a big fan of history. During a trip to Mount Vernon last year where he was accompanied by French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump expressed surprise at America’s first President George Washington not naming the historic property after himself, according to Politico.
Three sources familiar with the tour told the publication that Trump seemed incredulous that Washington was not interested in naming the property after himself.
“If he was smart, he would’ve put his name on it,” Trump reportedly said. “You’ve got to put your name on stuff or no one remembers you.”
At this point, the VIPs’ tour guide for the evening, Mount Vernon president and CEO Doug Bradburn, reminded the president that the capital city was named after Washington.
“Good point,” Trump reportedly said with a laugh.
https://www.inquisitr.com/5385192/donald-trump-asks-why-george-washington-didnt-name-more-things-after-himself-during-trip-to-mount-vernon/
Three sources familiar with the tour told the publication that Trump seemed incredulous that Washington was not interested in naming the property after himself.
“If he was smart, he would’ve put his name on it,” Trump reportedly said. “You’ve got to put your name on stuff or no one remembers you.”
At this point, the VIPs’ tour guide for the evening, Mount Vernon president and CEO Doug Bradburn, reminded the president that the capital city was named after Washington.
“Good point,” Trump reportedly said with a laugh.
https://www.inquisitr.com/5385192/donald-trump-asks-why-george-washington-didnt-name-more-things-after-himself-during-trip-to-mount-vernon/
Uh... Washington had more class and dignity than you do, jackass.
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"If the eulogy doesn't mention Trump, Mr. Trump, the Trump family, or President at least 15 times, the president and first lady will be escorted out of the funeral home by the required security detail because he needs his name mentioned that many times..."
