EPISODE · Aug 3, 2016 · 22 MIN
"I Own The Water:" A Fool's Brush With Donald Trump
from Rule Breaker Investing · host The Motley Fool
In 1997 The Motley Fool publicly shorted Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts (DJT). In 1999, after the stock had dropped significantly, David got a call from the CEO, Nicholas Ribis. He invited a handful of Fools to Trump Tower in New York City to hear a defense of the business, and to meet The Donald in person. Here's what happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In 1997 The Motley Fool publicly shorted Trump Hotels and Casino Resorts (DJT). In 1999, after the stock had dropped significantly, David got a call from the CEO, Nicholas Ribis. He invited a handful of Fools to Trump Tower in New York City to hear a defense of the business, and to meet The Donald in person. Here's what happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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