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Trump's Trip To Mexico ... So What Changed His Mind? (Original Post) napkinz Aug 2016 OP
Desperation? lapfog_1 Aug 2016 #1
I am shocked that the Mexican President would allow him to come visit with him. SummerSnow Aug 2016 #2
Here's what I believe is the reason: misterhighwasted Aug 2016 #3
He wants to build a golf course Motley13 Aug 2016 #4
THIS ^ Of course its what Trump does. I doubt he gives a shite about being Pres. misterhighwasted Aug 2016 #8
To find out if Mexico makes a better taco bowl than Trump Tower? no_hypocrisy Aug 2016 #6
another FAIL to appeal napkinz Aug 2016 #9
tRump has no idea as to which end of his ASS madokie Aug 2016 #5
Maybe he thinks that massive protests against him by foreigners (the hated Mexicans in the pampango Aug 2016 #7

SummerSnow

(12,608 posts)
2. I am shocked that the Mexican President would allow him to come visit with him.
Wed Aug 31, 2016, 12:08 PM
Aug 2016

It's all a ploy to garnish Latino votes.

misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
3. Here's what I believe is the reason:
Wed Aug 31, 2016, 12:11 PM
Aug 2016

Its either an appeal to Hispanic voters, OR knowing he will never be Pres, he's busy making some private & profitable business deals with Mexico's President for post-election, all on the Republican Partys dime while it lasts.
(I believe it is the latter).

IMO

misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
8. THIS ^ Of course its what Trump does. I doubt he gives a shite about being Pres.
Wed Aug 31, 2016, 12:50 PM
Aug 2016

He is a master of exploitation for personal gain.
It's all about The Art of the Deal. And he is doing just that.
Thanks. Spot on conclusion to his Mexico (business) trip.

pampango

(24,692 posts)
7. Maybe he thinks that massive protests against him by foreigners (the hated Mexicans in the
Wed Aug 31, 2016, 12:21 PM
Aug 2016

view of people who think like him) will appeal to American voters by showing them that if "America First" may angers foreigners it must be good for Americans.

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