Forbes story from June 16, 2015 warned of what was to come: "Trump Exaggerating His Net Worth (By 100%) In Presidential Bid"

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Letitia James sued Trump and his business in September 2022, saying the Trump Organization had engaged in years of financial fraud by lying about the value of its assets to make itself look more creditworthy.

Party's over grandpa Trump, you're going to jail!

Trump Exaggerating His Net Worth (By 100%) In Presidential Bid

Campaign exaggerations are as much a part of politics as kissing babies. In announcing his bid for the Republican presidential nomination this morning, Donald Trump started with what Forbes believes is a whopper. He claimed his net worth was nearly $9 billion. We figure it’s closer to $4 billion...

www.forbes.com

 

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People didn't care. He brought Pro Wrestling to politics. He was their Hulk Hogan.