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Stuart G

(38,439 posts)
Sat Feb 17, 2018, 02:30 PM Feb 2018

Trump's Carefully Constructed House of Lies.:CNN

Poster's Note: Michael D' Antonio has written a book on Trump and is particularly familiar with Trump's lies and cover ups. Article gives that kind of perspective to Trump. Perspective is as a liar and schemer and much more.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/16/opinions/trumps-carefully-constructed-house-of-lies-opinion-dantonio/index.html

Michael D'Antonio
Updated 11:41 PM ET, Fri February 16, 2018

CNN) — No one could be surprised to learn that, according to an article in The New Yorker, Donald Trump allegedly employed an elaborate scheme to hide a betrayal of his wife Melania while carrying on an affair with ex-Playboy model Karen McDougal.

Neither should we be shocked to learn that during the recent presidential campaign, his buddy David Pecker reportedly used a "catch and kill" technique to purchase the tale of the affair for his supermarket tabloid the National Enquirer and then keep the whole thing secret. According to Pecker's company, the story was not published because it was not deemed credible and the White House denies

However, New Yorker writer Ronan Farrow's account of this plotting does break new ground in two ways. The first finds McDougal displaying the strength of character the President lacks by telling the truth despite the consequences that could arise from potentially violating her $150,000 contract with Pecker's National Enquirer. The second is seen in the nasty level of disrespect that Trump is alleged to have demonstrated as a husband and father during the affair.

As Farrow reports, McDougal claims Trump invited her to his home where he showed her his wife Melania's bedroom and welcomed her to other events. At one point he asked his son, Eric, who he thought was the most attractive woman present. According to McDougal, Eric pointed to her and "Mr. T said `He has great taste' + we laughed!'"

(rest of article is at link)

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Trump's Carefully Constructed House of Lies.:CNN (Original Post) Stuart G Feb 2018 OP
Cant believe the National Enquirer guys name is Pecker? Funtatlaguy Feb 2018 #1

Funtatlaguy

(10,885 posts)
1. Cant believe the National Enquirer guys name is Pecker?
Sat Feb 17, 2018, 04:12 PM
Feb 2018

That makes me giggle like a 10 year old.
Wonder if he has any brothers named Peter.
This here is my older brother Peter Pecker and over yonder is our younger brother Richard.
But, everyone just calls him little Pecker....or little Dick Pecker.

Yes, I’m a overgrown child. Apologies.

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