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Subject: TrackerBASE Report: PRES Donald Trump- Panorama Special “The Trouble with Trump” 7/12/2013

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FROM: Colin J Smith

Location: BBC Documentary

Date: 7/12/13

RE: [OLD] Donald Trump- Panorama Special “The Trouble with Trump”- 2013-07-12
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Event Details:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaBaWdxJ8L4

Attendees/Audience: Trump, Donald Trump Jr, Alex Salmond, and many interviewees.

Press: BBC

Summary of Event: In a fairly scathing expose about Trump’s ventures in Scotland, BBC reports about how Trump got the project on big promises of investment and job creation in Scotland that never materialized and used unscrupulous business tactics to get his way, much to the chagrin of locals.

Key Points: Clip A:

0:00 Introduction to the collapsed relationship between Trump and Alex Salmond and the controversies of Trump in America. The sands of Aberdeen are the site of an ongoing battle between Trump and Scots over his golf course.

DT: These are among the largest dunes in the world and we’re going to rename them The Great Dunes of Scotland in honor of my mother.

They’re not the largest in the world or even in the UK despite Trump’s claim. Trump didn’t like the name so it got fired. So what makes Trump tick, invited to meet him at his golf course. Who is this man with the Midas touch? He’s made a fortune turning himself into a brand with products ranging from action figures to water.

DT: We do really quality work, that’s why we’re successful.

He’s proud of his roots in the old country, grandfather named Drumpf in Germany, mother is Scottish

5:00 DT: My mother was really Scottish, loved the queen. I wanted to do something for her.

The Scottish govt was instinctually receptive to Trump’s pledge to invest more than a billion in Scotland

DT: We’re talking over 7K jobs.

It was a large project and controversial on many counts, but Alex Salmond was agreeable

DT: I had a good relationship with Salmond, didn’t know him well though

When the project came up to committee it was narrowly rejected. Trump threatened to take the project elsewhere. Salmond met with Trump’s people and the Scottish government took over the project planning from the committee. Salmond didn’t give a formal interview, so met with him at an event.

AS: I don’t regret it and I wasn’t part of the planning committee

Indicative of preferential access for some developers. It was an unprecedented situation. The Great Dunes were protected for environmental reasons

10:10 AS: My constituents support this project to stimulate the economy, it outweighs environmental concerns.

Eco warriors and locals fought against the Trumps. Pictures of the Trump boys hunting game like elephants and leopards created controversy.

DT: I want that house (It’ll create a bit of a stir) Who cares?

DT Jr: People make us out to be ruthlessly trying to kick people out, it’s not true

DT: Nobody has a problem with the project, I guess some of the people in the houses do.

Other neighbors have complained about the Trump security harassing locals, keeping constant watch. Trump’s people say it’s not true, just trying to protect the property. One farmer is a particular thorn in Trumps side

Farmer: Everything Trump says is a lie

DT: I’m a very truthful person, he lives like a pig in a slum.

Farmer: That’s pretty good, coming from a clown

15:00 It’s his home and he wants to live here, your father says he lives like a pig

DT Jr: You make your own decision

Then the farmer’s water was cut off

DT Jr: That was unintentional, it’s part of being on a construction site, a heavy piece of equipment went over a pipe.

A reporter trying to make a documentary on the situation was arrested by police

DT Jr: He broke into our offices with a camera, no one told him to come in, in other parts of the world it would have been handled much different;y

Documentarian: It’s a lie, I did not break into their property.

He accuses the local police as acting as a security force for Trump.

DT: I’m not a bully, we want to make something great for Scotland and sometimes you have to be strong

The Trump’s spent not the promised billion but just $25M, and the land he got from the Scottish govt for $7M is now worth $100M. Trump got the better of this deal over Scotland. Why the lack of construction? Trump blames wind farms offshore

DT: I don’t want to be on the first tee staring at an industrial turbine. I was told it wouldn’t happened (Salmond denies it) maybe he has a bad memory

20:15 AS: Trump and I have a disagreement about the energy policy of Scotland, he doesn’t have the right to dictate our energy policy.

Trump launched a legal challenge to stop the wind turbines. Neighbors think of Trump as a bully, but back home he’s something of a local hero. What’s the truth about Trump, doubts have been raised about Trump’s wealth

DT: Different people say different things, I’d rather not say but around $8-9B

A critical book said he was in the millions not billions, he sued and lost. He’s lost credibility with New Yorkers, who had once had a soft spot for him. Trump has had some interactions with the mafia due to projects in FL. Trump is happy to lend out his name for a price

Q: critics say you’re the face but not the money, is that true?

DT: It’s true in some places, but for the most part I own, but internationally I do work with partners.

In Fort lauderdale he wooed investors but Trump International never opened. Investors thought they had bought great condos, but because Trump claims he’s not the developer it’s not his problem that the investors got nothing. The developer had mafia ties and was brought down after it was disclosed in 2007.

Q: Why didn’t you fire him once you found out the connection?

DT: We’re not the developers, I know of him, but we’re not connected

He claims to be a senior Trump advisor

DT: Maybe you’re thick, but when you have a signed contract you can’t just break it. I have to go (I have more questions) I have to go

26:30 Should Trump’s American tactics have been better investigated? Trump is supposed to be starting another golf course, but there are at least 6K jobs unaccounted for.

Q: Where’s the billion pound investment and the thousands of jobs?

AS: The economic benefits of the resort, if they go ahead will be substantial, I’m disappointed they haven’t gone ahead.

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