Trump's Cheapness: How Being Cheap Helped and Hurt Him | Insights from a Legal Commentator

TLDRTrump's cheapness was a strategy he used to make a fortune, but it also led to financial troubles and legal battles. He surrounded himself with sycophants and tried to avoid paying his bills. Legal commentator Tristan Snell shares key insights from prosecuting Donald Trump and discusses the impact of his cheapness on his legal battles and public image.

Key insights

💰Trump used being cheap as a way to make a fortune.

💸Trump's cheapness led to financial troubles and legal battles.

🤵‍♂️Trump surrounded himself with sycophants to feel important and avoid paying them.

🔍Creative investigation techniques can uncover Trump's financial wrongdoings.

🏛️Trump's scorched earth legal tactics include attacking judges and discredit witnesses.

Q&A

What was the Trump University case about?

The Trump University case was about a wealth creation seminar program that defrauded students by making false promises about learning real estate investment from Donald Trump.

Has Trump suffered any major legal defeats?

The Trump University case was the first major legal defeat for Trump, resulting in a $25 million settlement. The New York attorney general's office has continued to pursue and perfect the playbook used in that case.

Does Trump have good lawyers?

Trump tends to surround himself with lawyers who are loyal to him and willing to say and do whatever he wants. However, he is also known for being cheap and often refuses to pay his bills, including legal fees.

How does Trump try to discredit his opponents in court?

Trump uses scorched earth tactics, attacking judges, prosecutors, and witnesses to create diversions and distractions. He rarely fights on the law or merits of the case.

Will Trump's legal battles affect his ability to run for president?

While there is no court case that prevents Trump from running for president, there is a significant portion of the American public who said they will not support him if he becomes a convicted felon.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Trump's cheapness was a strategy he used to make a fortune.

00:08Being cheap led to financial troubles and legal battles for Trump.

00:19Trump surrounded himself with sycophants to feel important and avoid paying them.

03:47Creative investigation techniques can uncover Trump's financial wrongdoings.

05:39Trump uses scorched earth legal tactics, attacking judges and discrediting witnesses.