RealDave
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Obama made money, 1`7 million, from his books which he wrote before he took office.I never said his motive was money. I just said he isn't suffering financially from this move and futhermore, my point was moreso that money wasn't the motivating factor for the run... It was power, influence, and legacy...I'll bet you right now that he is the most actively outspoke post president we have ever seen once he is out of the white house. There will be Trump Media print/web/and TV stations. I bet he partners with Bannon on those ventures. The speech circuit will be flowing at a million a pop and the books will be flowing. I have little doubt. You will not only see his name and legacy solidified in history but you will see that net worth sky rocket.When you are a billionaire, legacy and power far out way a few million in cashflow. I seriously doubt he is going to NET loses from the tremendous boost in popularity, name recognition, and political influence that the Trump brand is getting post president.
I wouldn't put any money on that if I were you. I don't think you'll see Trump make one speech unless it's at one of his clubs or something. I wouldn't look for many book deals either.
Trump had it all before joining the race to win the presidency. He had the money, he had the fame, he had the likability, he had everything a man could want. He ran because he really wanted to do the job--not to make money on speeches or whatever. Even if he decides one term is enough, he will have the SS following him and his family everywhere he goes. He will never again enjoy the freedom he once had.
Nobody became a billionaire in politics during or after their term. Trump became a billionaire in the private market. In other words, if his motive was money, the last thing he would have done is run for President. He could have easily made much more what he was doing.
Trump is one of the few people if any where moving into the White House was a step down in life. He had the world by the balls. He gave that up because he thought he could do something for our country. If you could put your hatred aside for a moment, ask yourself, if you had Trumps life, would you have given all that up to be President?
How much more power could he have wanted? He had all the power in the world. Influence? Influence on who and for what? Legacy? He was a household name before he even expressed an interest in politics.
Why is it so hard for you to at least consider the obvious? The guy was fed up with our government and wanted to make changes. He hated Obama, didn't like Bush, didn't like where the country was going so he did something about it.
Obama became a millionaire while in the White House. Hillary "claimed" she and her husband were dead broke when they left, and now multi-multi millionaires. For most people, money is the object or wanting the title of President and not doing the job of President. I truly believe that Trump took the job to give something back to our country instead of finding a way to take more.
Obama did not sell hats & memberships to golf clubs soas to provide access to the President.
My God, Trump charges the Secret Services tens of thousands of dollars for gold cart rentals to follow his fat ass around the gold course.
You people love to be duped.