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Siwsan

(26,262 posts)
Fri Feb 5, 2021, 01:26 PM Feb 2021

Apparently trump* is planning a post trial "Revenge Tour".

(I keep checking 'The Daily Mail' site, just for headlines/stories like this one.)

Trump's revenge tour: Ex-president is 'plotting to settle the score with disloyal Republicans who voted for his impeachment after his trial concludes

Donald Trump is plotting a campaign revenge tour targeting Republican defectors after the Senate impeachment trial concludes, sources have said.

Strategists at Trump's Florida Mar-a-Lago private resort where he now lives are planning potential trips against GOP members who voted in support of his removal from office, according to Business Insider that cited six sources.

'I'm sure he wants to get out a roulette wheel with all their faces on it,' one of the Republicans who remains close with Trump and his inner circle said.

The former president is currently lying low as House Democrats prepare to make their case that Trump was directly responsibly for the January 6 Capitol riots.

Trump refused a challenge from Democrats on Thursday to testify at the Senate impeachment trial proceedings, that will begin on February 9.
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Trump's advisers are being cautious about exactly when the former president should return to the media spotlight, not wanting him to attack every possible target.

However, they also don't want him to lose his grip on the GOP, and are keen to hand him back the megaphone and speak publicly again as soon as possible.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9227607/Donald-Trump-plotting-campaign-revenge-tour-targeting-disloyal-Republicans.html

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Apparently trump* is planning a post trial "Revenge Tour". (Original Post) Siwsan Feb 2021 OP
Better get that engine on that broke dick 757 mounted.... Aviation Pro Feb 2021 #1
heh heh oasis Feb 2021 #2
No doubt he will expect his tour travel to be 'comped', via a private jet. Siwsan Feb 2021 #4
Not sure Timewas Feb 2021 #7
Chances are they were leased. n/t Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #21
No. WarGamer Feb 2021 #22
I guess he didn't go bankrupt since the purchase because they would or should Maraya1969 Feb 2021 #23
It's all a game... WarGamer Feb 2021 #25
He can use that Texas Insurrectionist lady's jet. liberalmuse Feb 2021 #8
We are passing vital legislation and they are tearing themselves apart. servermsh Feb 2021 #3
Classy. C_U_L8R Feb 2021 #5
They better do some research on his public opinion polls. His #'s in Ga. have plummeted. Yea, he napi21 Feb 2021 #6
There is too much at stake here: WE HAVE TO HAVE A SECRET BALLOT FOR IMPEACHMENT BComplex Feb 2021 #9
He may very well change his mind after Bev54 Feb 2021 #10
You mean he'll have to do things HE has to pay for? Liberal In Texas Feb 2021 #11
It's been so nice not hearing about that asshole incessantly these recent weeks. nt coti Feb 2021 #12
Who's paying for it? Retrograde Feb 2021 #13
I hear there's some untraceable bitcoin funding he could use. Initech Feb 2021 #14
Imaginary money for an imaginary "reality" lame54 Feb 2021 #16
He'll have to charge admission lame54 Feb 2021 #15
This would be hilarious ScratchCat Feb 2021 #17
Guarantee Nazi Fox will follow him around like a beat dog, broadcasting... Politicalgolfer Feb 2021 #18
If he does anything it will be to raise money Midnightwalk Feb 2021 #19
He knows his cult sees him as a prophet. He just sees them as a way to make a profit. Siwsan Feb 2021 #20
All Repugs in favor Dirty Socialist Feb 2021 #24

Siwsan

(26,262 posts)
4. No doubt he will expect his tour travel to be 'comped', via a private jet.
Fri Feb 5, 2021, 01:34 PM
Feb 2021

He doesn't have even one single altruistic cell in his entire fetid carcass.

WarGamer

(12,440 posts)
22. No.
Fri Feb 5, 2021, 02:56 PM
Feb 2021

Trump owns the 757, a Citation X and THREE Sikorsky S76's

757 (N757AF)

Trump purchased from Paul Allen in 2011. She was built in 1991 and used by Mexican carrier TAESA for several years.

It's one of the most expensive private aircraft in the World. Trump claims to have paid $100M for it, those "in the know" say closer to $50M.

After purchase from Allen, more than $10M in refits.

Citation X (N725DT)

Purchased for around $20M

Sikorsky S76 (x3)

Trump purchased three S76's to service his company and clients in NYC, Florida and Scotland.




I does no one any good to make up stories about political opponents, no matter how (very) repugnant.


Maraya1969

(22,479 posts)
23. I guess he didn't go bankrupt since the purchase because they would or should
Fri Feb 5, 2021, 05:12 PM
Feb 2021

have been confiscated and sold.

WarGamer

(12,440 posts)
25. It's all a game...
Fri Feb 5, 2021, 09:47 PM
Feb 2021

Trump has everything held in separate companies.

When one goes under, doesn't affect the others. He's never personally declared bankruptcy.

I read somewhere that the "Trump Corporation" has 500 companies under it's umbrella and Trump is the principal or sole owner of all 500.

We need so many changes to our economy. The way the rich are permitted to "stack" wealth **should** be a crime.

napi21

(45,806 posts)
6. They better do some research on his public opinion polls. His #'s in Ga. have plummeted. Yea, he
Fri Feb 5, 2021, 01:37 PM
Feb 2021

still has his diehards, but the saner Pubs have ditched him. I believe he can go do his revenge tour as long as he wants, but all he'll get is a reaffirmation of his crazies. Those who stick with him will lose their elections & MAYBE we'll finally be rid of the orange JA.

I'm hoping he continue with establishing a new Party (the so called Patriots Party)! That will split the Pubs so they'll never win an election again!

BComplex

(8,050 posts)
9. There is too much at stake here: WE HAVE TO HAVE A SECRET BALLOT FOR IMPEACHMENT
Fri Feb 5, 2021, 01:51 PM
Feb 2021

This country cannot afford another 4 years of his idiocy.

The senate needs to make this an anonymous ballot for the safety of the country, and for the safety of the members who would vote to convict if their lives, and the lives of their families, aren't going to be put in danger.

Way too many lives hang in the balance for this vote to be public.

Liberal In Texas

(13,551 posts)
11. You mean he'll have to do things HE has to pay for?
Fri Feb 5, 2021, 01:56 PM
Feb 2021

Like travel and venue rental and workers to run the thing.

I'm guessing there won't be very many if at all.

Retrograde

(10,136 posts)
13. Who's paying for it?
Fri Feb 5, 2021, 02:00 PM
Feb 2021

former presidents do get a travel allowance and some staff, but IIRC it is limited. And any venue that doesn't get paid in advance for security, clean-up, and other items is going to get screwed.

There is that big slush fund he raised after the election, supposedly to "investigate voting irregularities" or whatever, but he's not going to spend what he considers his money.

ScratchCat

(1,990 posts)
17. This would be hilarious
Fri Feb 5, 2021, 02:14 PM
Feb 2021

The man would literally show up to empty buildings. He's a private citizen. He's not running for any office. There is no election going on. At least 60% of Republicans are glad he is gone. As the days pass, more and more realize its good he is gone and they care less and less every day. Seriously, what idiots are going to pay Trump to watch him - a private citizen - stand on a stage and air his grievances? Even his die-hards got tired of the nonsense. His relevance is over.

Politicalgolfer

(317 posts)
18. Guarantee Nazi Fox will follow him around like a beat dog, broadcasting...
Fri Feb 5, 2021, 02:15 PM
Feb 2021

...every word he bellows & promoting attendance to rallies. Other outlets will ignore him. He will also drag around their new Golden Girl, MTG, who will be promoted as he's VP for his next run. The money will pour in to keep this fascist traveling hate fest on the road😠

Midnightwalk

(3,131 posts)
19. If he does anything it will be to raise money
Fri Feb 5, 2021, 02:19 PM
Feb 2021

He wouldn’t spend a dime of his own money on a tour like that.

Could they put together a trump’s traveling troupe of terrorist traitors and pay him for the branding? Maybe. Something like a tea party 2.0

Siwsan

(26,262 posts)
20. He knows his cult sees him as a prophet. He just sees them as a way to make a profit.
Fri Feb 5, 2021, 02:29 PM
Feb 2021

I'd say that's a good way to sum up the situation.

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