TPTB start to circle the wagons and slip in the shiv. “Friends” of Rupert Murdoch “reveal” to the NYT that Murdoch considers Trump to be a phony. But hey, Ailes runs Fox News. Whadya gonna do? It will be interesting to see whether Trump’s Fox appearances take a hit: I’m guessing this is all a head fake.
FCC releases financial disclosure form. Trump has assets of at least $1.4 billion, but as the magnate noted earlier, these forms simply aren’t designed for someone of Trump’s massive wealth. TEN BILLION DOLLARS!!! [INDENT][INDENT]Mr. Trump’s net worth is a source of consternation: in a legal deposition, he once declared that it can fluctuate with his feelings. [/INDENT][/INDENT] I’m sure it does. Donald Trump's Income and Wealth Are Shown in Filing but Are Hard to Pinpoint - First Draft. Political News, Now. - The New York Times
Ok, let’s look at the beneficiaries of this troll:
Hillary and the Democrats - because he makes the GOP field look ridiculous.
GOP Presidential crazies - because Trump makes them look sane by comparison. Overton window!
Jeb Bush - because he is the frontrunner and Trump (a nonviable candidate) absorbs the media oxygen of his challengers.
Lindsey Graham - because he’s gotten attention by being Trump’s foil. h/t adaher. (Oh no!)
Trump’s ego - +1000000x
Trump’s short term net worth - no, that one is a negative so far. I have no idea how the 3 year plan works though.
Fox News - because they get extra ad dollars from other candidates desperate for attention.
The media in general - because they love eyeballs.
Shapeshifting reptilians - because they always win.