**Trump’s Business Control: The Movie That Never Ends**
In a plot twist worthy of a daytime soap opera, the Trump Organization has recently revealed that Donald Trump isn’t exactly letting go of the reins of his business empire. While the former president has long tried to convince everyone that he has handed over the keys to his businesses, a new filing shows he still holds tight control over his wealth. That’s right! In a document submitted to British regulators, Donald John Trump is officially marked as the individual with significant control over Golf Recreation Scotland Limited, the entity that holds the famous Trump Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. It seems that the narrative of a detached Trump was just a little too far-fetched.
The filing, cleverly titled “Notice of Individual Person with Significant Control,” is as exciting as it sounds. It identifies Trump as a person who can, and does, exert significant influence over his assets. The document makes it clear that Trump still controls the trust overseeing his financial empire, which includes a web of other businesses in addition to the golf resort. So while the public may have been led to believe that he has distanced himself from his organizations, the truth is he’s still very much in the driver’s seat—complete with a personalized license plate that says “TRUMP 4 EVA.”
The “nature of control” section further elaborates on how this trust operates. The designated trustees, including Trump’s sons Don Jr. and Eric, along with executive Alan Weiselberg, are tasked with managing the trust while Trump holds the ultimate power. Essentially, he’s taking the best of both worlds: delegating authority but keeping the final say. It’s like claiming to have a night off from cooking but still being the one who secretly orders pizza every time.
Looking back, this isn’t the first time Trump has made headlines for his unique approach to business while in office. Throughout his presidency, he enjoyed extravagant visits to his properties, spent winters at Mar-a-Lago (or as he lovingly dubbed it, the “Winter White House”), and even tried to steer global events like the G7 meeting to his own facilities. The audacity is, quite frankly, remarkable. Who else could attempt to host world leaders and then ask the British government to help redirect golf events to their own resort? Only a true showman like Trump could imagine such a scenario!
In 2017, Trump promised to separate himself from his business, claiming that he wouldn’t be mingling business matters with family. Yet, financial updates reportedly came his way “probably quarterly,” suggesting that the old adage, “Out of sight, out of mind,” simply doesn’t apply here. Even when efforts were made to present a façade of separation during his term, Trump often slipped up, making sly remarks that revealed he was still keeping a close watch on his empire.
As for the recent filing, a spokesperson for the Trump Organization claims it’s just a “simple administrative update.” But let’s be honest, in Trump’s world, even simple updates can turn into headline-grabbing news. So while he may want to market himself as a hands-off businessman, the reality reflects a much tighter grip on his financial affairs. It’s truly a lesson in “perception vs. reality.” As the curtain falls on this chapter of the story, one thing is clear: the Trump saga continues, with each twist and turn keeping audiences glued to their seats.
