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Trump is a self-made billionaire! He built an empire!

What You Say

Trump inherited an estimated $413 million from his father, much of it through tax-avoidance schemes documented by the New York Times. His businesses filed for bankruptcy six times. Forbes and Bloomberg consistently disputed his net worth claims. A self-made billionaire doesn't start with a nine-figure inheritance.

The Stab

He was born on third base and wrote a book about hitting a triple.

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