Topic: Trump Plaza

2 chapters across the catalog

Bible Belt Buckle
Episode 1818 11:26 - 15:55

1818: Bible Belt Buckle

Media Coverage Discrepancies, Saudi Investment, Trump Family Business

Major news networks ABC, CBS, and NBC provided varying accounts of the Saudi delegation's visit, often focusing on the Trump family's business ties in the Middle East. Reports noted a $1 billion Trump Plaza development in Jeddah and a luxury hotel licensing deal in the Maldives. Critics argued that the mainstream media ignored the scale of the $600 billion investment package in favor of highlighting potential conflicts of interest and security concerns regarding China's interest in F-35 technology.

Talkin' Loudy
Episode 1281 1:17:17 - 1:20:20

1281: Talkin' Loudy

Trump Design Style, Plaza Hotel History

A retrospective on Donald Trump's design aesthetic focuses on his ownership of the Plaza Hotel in New York. The hotel featured thematic suites, including one with original Frank Lloyd Wright furniture, reflecting a garish but high-end style influenced by Ivana Trump. The use of "Platinum" in his new political plan is seen as a continuation of this branding strategy.