Women, Sex and LGBTQ Issues
2005
Women at Work
Posted by Donald J. Trump on 10/3/2005 at 11:45 AM
Often I'm asked whether I think there is a glass ceiling for women in the corporate world. I admit that in many offices that obstacle may still be in place, but I like to think there isn't one in the Trump Organization.
There are several high-ranking women in my organization. Anyone who has watched The Apprentice is familiar with Carolyn Kepcher, who is an executive vice president as well as general manager and chief operating officer for two Trump National golf clubs. She's very smart, very shrewd, and tough as nails. Those are qualities I admire in someone, male or female.
Early in the first season of The Apprentice, I warned the female contestants that they were relying too heavily on their sex appeal to win the tasks. I think women have a tough situation in the workplace because of the sexual undertones. The business environment is so cutthroat that men and women learn to use whatever they can to get ahead, including their sexuality. Yet, when women do this, the perception of them changes. That's why women have to work harder to overcome obstacles.
I expect my employees to work long hours and to be available whenever I need them. Sometimes these expectations are more difficult for women to meet than men because they often have more family obligations than men do. I think sometimes this is where the obstacles come into play. It's not that the opportunities aren't there. It's just that the priorities can be different. Men are often more willing to put their jobs before their families--and I don't think that's a good thing. Women usually will put their families first, or at least give them equal time. The families win, but often that's why women perceive a glass ceiling looming overhead.
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Comment - Females relying too much on sex appeal? Too hard for women to be at his beck and call if they have children
Prenups
by Donald J. Trump
I've talked so many times about the importance of prenuptial agreements. Now it seems people are finally listening.
Just a couple years ago, the Equality in Marriage Institute got about 1,500 inquiries a month about prenups. Now they get 5,000.
Still, 43 percent of people who don't want a prenuptial agreement say it's because they never plan on getting divorced. Seriously, who actually plans on getting divorced? If you thought you were going to end up divorced, you probably wouldn't get married in the first place.
Five percent of people who don't get a prenup say it's because they feel like they couldn't ask their fiancé for one - even if they wanted to - because they're afraid the wedding would be called off or they're afraid of appearing heartless. There are worse things, let me tell you. You should be more afraid of losing all your money.
These days, one out of 10 couples get prenups before their first marriages. One out of five couples get them before their second, third, or fourth marriages.
By the fifth marriage, they just hand over all their money when they say their vows.
Posted June 12, 2006 7:47:00 AM
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Comment - Trump has an obsession with prenups suggesting a mistrust of women and money
2006
Murderous Grandma
Posted by Donald J. Trump on 8/21/2006 at 7:06 AM
Recently, I happened to read about the 79-year-old grandmother in Atlanta who was convicted of killing her 85-year-old former boyfriend. Lena Sims Driskellwas sentenced to life in prison for shooting Herman Winslow to death.
Lena said she killed Herman - her boyfriend of 14 months - because she was convinced he was cheating on her. According to media accounts, she shot him four times in the temple with an antique handgun. Holding the still-smoking murder weapon in her hand, she confessed to the police by saying, "I did it . . . and I'd do it again!"
Obviously, that made it a pretty open-and-shut case, so the jury had little problem reaching a verdict.
I guess there is truth to that expression: "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned."
There's a lesson to be learned here, men. When you cheat on a woman - even if she's a 79-year-old grandmother living in a nursing home - you could be literally taking your life into your own hands.
Are you sure it's worth it?
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Comment - Yet another comment about women and another that had absolutely nothing to do with Trump U
2006
Carolyn
by Donald J. Trump
As you may know, my former "Apprentice" Carolyn Kepcher is no longer with the Trump Organization and everyone wants to know why. I had to fire her but it wasn't like one of my dramatic boardroom scenes.
The fact is, I like Carolyn very much but she loved her fame and she loved her celebrity on "The Apprentice" and it was affecting her work. She wasn't doing her job like she used to or was capable of doing. So I felt that after 11 years together it was time for a rest.
I told Carolyn in the nicest way possible, "Go out and enjoy your family. Get a new job."
And I think she agreed that it was a good decision. We had a good run, but now it's over.
As far as "The Apprentice" is concerned, Ivanka replaces Carolyn next season. Ivanka did a fantastic job last year and she continues to amaze me with her talents. The show continues to be a monster hit and, as usual, I'm having a lot of fun.
Posted September 10, 2006 9:08:31 PM
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Comment - Carolyn loved her fame and celebrity? Now there’s the pot calling the kettle black! And we know much Trump loves Ivanka!!
2006
2006
Men, Women and Sex
by Donald J. Trump
Sometimes I can't believe researchers get paid to do these scientific studies. They spend hundreds of thousands of dollars doing all this in-depth analysis and I could've saved them a heck of a lot of time and money.
For example, recently, researchers discovered that when a man and a woman meet for the first time, men are more likely to think about sex than women. That doesn't exactly sound like a shocker, but I'm not so sure that it's correct.
I've known lots of women and I think they're probably just as sexually oriented as men. Some women are highly aggressive and they want sex, no different from men and sometimes worse. So I'm not sure if I personally believe these researchers.
Nevertheless, a very scientific study recently found that within five minutes of starting a conversation with a complete stranger of the opposite sex, most men think about having sex. They assume the woman is sexually attracted to them, even when there might be no interest there at all.
Researchers found that men are notorious for misreading friendly behavior as a sure sign that there's some serious mutual sexual attraction. But, come on. Do any of us really need a scientific survey to figure that out?
I'm going to continue to believe my own survey. Some women like it just as much as men. And maybe more.
Posted September 17, 2006 4:06:08 PM
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Comment - WTF??? This is just sooooo wrong on so many levels!!!!!
2007
Managing Difficult People
by Donald J. Trump
One of the biggest challenges candidates face on The Apprentice is managing difficult teammates. Even the most talented of project managers often struggles when he or she has to lead individuals who are disliked or disruptive. It drains energy from the rest of the group and it can make the work environment a divisive one.
Recently, a combative candidate Marisa was blamed for the downfall of her winning team. She fought ... perhaps too strongly ... for her own ideas and, in the process, alienated and annoyed the rest of her teammates. When it came time to point fingers for the team’s loss, every single member of the group blamed Marisa. Whether she deserved all the responsibility or not, she got it because the rest of her team couldn’t stand her.
If you’re in a leadership role, there are some keys to managing people you dislike. The obvious is to find something that you do like about them. Everyone has hidden potential and a good manager will find it. Good managers will also look for qualities that they like about the people around them ... what they have in common can be used to build strong relationships.
It’s obvious that no one is perfect. We all have strengths and weaknesses. It’s your job as a good leader to recognize the strengths instead of becoming obsessed with the weaknesses.
Posted on February 5 2007 at 7:34 AM
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Comment - It was a recurring theme whenever Trump blogged about The Apprentice - discussion of a female contestant
2007
Women Angry At Work
by Donald J. Trump
I know it doesn’t seem fair, but getting angry at work can be good if you’re a man and bad if you’re a woman.
A man who gets angry at work may be admired for it. Yet a woman who shows anger in the office is often seen as “out of control” and “incompetent.” That’s according to a new study from Yale University.
As part of the research, people watched videos of job interviews and rated the status of the candidates based on how they reacted in various situations.
When men got angry on the tapes, people assumed they made a lot of money and were high-powered executives. When the women got angry, people believed they were low-ranking employees and were unprofessional.
I don’t understand that at all. I’ve been around a lot of very powerful women and when they get mad, they sure don’t lose any respect. The people around them know they mean business and have never, ever thought they were incompetent.
I don’t recommend being angry all the time, but when it happens occasionally, whether you’re a man or a woman people know you’re not happy and they sure learn to get out of your way.
Posted on August 26 2007 at 5:13 AM
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Comment - Yet another blog comparing women to men
Stay-At-Home Dads
Posted by Donald J. Trump on 9/6/2007 at 6:07 AM
It’s not a job that I could do, but more and more fathers are taking on the role of “Mr. Mom” and deciding to become stay-at-home dads.
More than 150,000 men in the United States are full-time fathers which is triple the number from just 10 years ago.
They come from all walks of life professionally, ranging from businessmen and computer technicians to bartenders and soldiers.
They have one thing in common: wives who make enough money to support the family, so the dads can stay home and take care of the kids full-time.
I’m impressed with these men and with their patience and dedication to their families, but I don’t think I could do what they do. I love my children but really like the world of business. I’d miss being in the middle of big-time deals too much if I gave up the boardroom for the playroom.
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Comment - So he’s not only sexist and patronizing toward women but men also. How about single parent fathers?
2007
Financial Infidelity
Posted by Donald J. Trump on 1/28/2008 at 7:01 AM
Sure, you’ve heard about normal infidelity, but what about financial infidelity? That’s when women hide their spending from their spouses.
According to several recent stories I’ve read, women are likely to buy expensive designer items with cash. That way, it’s easier to hide their spending from their husband or boyfriend.
In fact, it gets so serious sometimes that more than 80 percent of American women go so far as to actually hide department store shopping bags from their men so they don’t even suspect they were out buying things.
Some people say it’s only fair. Lots of guys cheat in the bedroom, so what if lots of women cheat at the mall?
I say cheating is cheating, whatever kind it is. Sooner or later, you’re going to get caught so decide whether the thrill is worth the price you’ll pay in the end.
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Comment - WTF??????? OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2008
2008
Women with Big Salaries Can Depress Their Husbands
Posted by Donald J. Trump on 2/21/2008 at 9:20 AM
Men, do you make more money than your wife? If you don’t, does it bother you?
Believe it or not, recent research shows that a man actually can become psychologically damaged when his wife earns a larger percentage of the household income than he does. He can get migraines, feel less satisfied with his overall life, and even get clinically depressed.
Researchers say that it’s worse if the wife brags about her larger salary and tries to make a power play by getting more of the decision-making in the household or trying to get the husband to do more of the household duties. When she rubs it in, the husband just can’t take it. He becomes even more depressed and sometimes sick.
But the good news is that although a shift in income-earning may stress out the husband, it rarely hurts the actual marriage. In fact, with a woman bringing in more money, the relationship actually ends up being stronger because money always seems to make life easier.
So, if your wife makes more money than you do, stop complaining and get over it. Realize that you’re a really lucky guy. And if you still can’t deal with it, then go out and get a better job.
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Comment - The source of the study is here I can find no mention of such terms as “bragging, making a power play, rubbing it in”. Yet another derogatory Trump interpretation
Babies in the Office
Posted by Donald J. Trump on 5/16/2008 at 9:04 AM
Could you get much work done if there were babies in the cubicles all around you?
Apparently, that’s not as odd as it sounds. I read a story in USA Today that said at least 80 companies across the nation right now allow babies in the workplace. It’s an extreme - and somewhat controversial - example of how employers are trying to help their workers strike a balance between home and office.
Many of the companies allow parents to bring their babies to work until the children are old enough to crawl. They don’t leave the infants in office daycare centers, however. They keep them right at their desks. So the babies are there when the employees are talking on the phone with clients or meeting in the boardroom with managers and coworkers.
Many of those coworkers who don’t have babies are often not too happy about the practice. I imagine it’s not the most professional environment when there’s a baby crying or dirty diapers in the office. Plus, there’s always the fear that people with babies are getting preferential treatment.
I love children. But I can’t imagine a lot of work getting done if there were babies in the boardroom of the Trump Organization. It’s just not going to happen.
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Comment - He just doesn’t have much respect for working parents does he?
2008
Single parenting costs billions
Posted by Donald J. Trump on 6/23/2008 at 10:37 AM
I’m all for divorce if a marriage becomes unbearable. But I also believe that a couple should at least try to see if their relationship is salvageable instead of immediately heading to court at the first sign of trouble.
Apparently it’s not just a personal thing; it’s a financial burden on the entire country.
According to a new study, divorce and out-of-wedlock childbearing cost U.S. taxpayers more than $112 billion each year. That’s based on the assumption that households headed by single women unfortunately have high poverty rates which mean higher spending on welfare, health care, criminal justice, and eventually education for children raised in disadvantaged homes.
This study was commissioned by groups that are advocating more government action to support marriages. They hope these findings will prompt lawmakers to invest more money in programs aimed at strengthening marriages.
Experts not connected to the study, however, say that it would be more effective to direct funds into job creation and education rather than marriage counseling.
I’m not sure which is better - using the money to save marriages or using the money to help people be successful once they’ve ended their marriages. Maybe the best thing would be to work hard and to try to stay married.
In any case, $112 billion is a pretty big bill for taxpayers - especially when it’s not their own divorce settlement they’re paying for.
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Comment - Trump making assumptions again; single parents are female, have been married, are poor and on welfare, and are criminals
2008
Manimony
Posted by Donald J. Trump on 7/25/2008 at 2:31 PM
When married couples split up and one person makes more money than the other, often somebody ends up paying alimony...and it’s usually the man. But legally, under state laws, both women and men are entitled to financial support if there’s a large discrepancy in spousal income.
In the past, not many men had the need...or the nerve...to ask their wives for alimony. However, recently there’s been a move toward gender equality. A lot more men are asking for alimony or, as some people call it, "manimony."
But the numbers are far from equal. In marriages right now, one-third of the higher-earning spouses are women, but fewer than four percent of alimony payers are women.
Experts say that’s because a lot of men who are entitled to spousal support are ashamed to ask for it. There’s a sense in society that men should be able to take care of themselves, no matter what.
Still, those attitudes are gradually changing, especially as more men are serving as primary caregivers for their children.
I say if you’re entitled to money, ask for it. But if you’re the one who has to pay it, hire a good lawyer.
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Comment - What had this to do with Trump U? He truly is obsessed with money, marriage and divorce
2008
Other comments by Trump regarding women -
From Trump: The Art of the Comeback 1997 ISBN-13: 978-0812929645
I was always of the opinion that aggression, sex drive, and everything that goes along with it was on the man’s part of the table, not the woman’s. As I grew older and witnessed life firsthand
from a front-row seat at the great clubs, social events, and parties of the world -- I have seen just about everything -- I began to realize that women are far stronger than men. Their sex drive makes us look like babies. Some women try to portray themselves as being of the weaker sex, but don’t believe it for a minute.
Women have one of the great acts of all time. The smart ones act very feminine and needy, but inside they are real killers. The person who came up with the expression 'the weaker sex' was either very naive or had to be kidding. I have seen women manipulate men with just a twitch of their eye -- or perhaps another body part.
There’s nothing I love more than women, but they’re really a lot different than portrayed. They are far worse than men, far more aggressive, and boy, can they be smart.
For a man to be successful he needs support at home, just like my father had from my mother, not someone who is always griping and bitching. When a man has to endure a woman who is not supportive and complains constantly about his not being home enough or not being attentive enough, he will not be very successful unless he is unable to cut the cord
If he doesn’t lose the ballbreaker, his career will go nowhere
There are basically three types of women and reactions. One is the good woman who very much loves her future husband, solely for himself, but refuses to sign the agreement on principle. I fully understand this, but the man should take a pass anyway and find someone else [on pre-nups]
If I told the real stories of my experiences with women, often seemingly very happily married and important women, this book would be a guaranteed best-seller (which it will be anyway!).
It was incredible, being intimately associated with women I had never heard of. Women themselves — some very famous — were linking themselves to me. I guess they wanted some of the publicity. They were calling. Their agents were calling. It was a circus! It was sick!”
From Trump Nation 2005 ISBN 10: 044669617X
It’s all about the hunt and once you get it, it loses some of its energy. I think competitive, successful men feel that way about women.
I think that putting a wife to work is a very dangerous thing. There was a great softness to Ivana, and she still has that softness, but during this period of time, she became an executive, not a wife... You know, I don’t want to sound too much like a chauvinist, but when I come home and dinner’s not ready, I’ll go through the roof, okay?
You know, it really doesn’t matter what they write as long as you’ve got a young and beautiful piece of ass.
Nobody cares about the talent. There’s only one talent you care about, and that’s the look talent. You don’t give a shit if a girl can play a violin like the greatest violinist in the world. You want to know what does she look like
My favorite part [of 'Pulp Fiction'] is when Sam has his gun out in the diner and he tells the guy to tell his girlfriend to shut up. Tell that bitch to be cool. Say: 'Bitch be cool.' I love those lines
Trump quotes on the Howard Stern show -
In reference to the Miss USA Pageant Trump said he would get the “bathing suits to be smaller and the heels to be higher.”
“If you’re looking for a rocket scientist, don’t tune in tonight, but if you’re looking for a really beautiful woman, you should watch.”
Comments regarding his wife Melania -
"The sex is extraordinary," Trump said in 2005 of his new wife.
"You know, she's a great beauty, but she's a great beauty [on the] inside," Trump said, "which is almost as important."
"Not really," Stern added.
"No, probably not," Trump clarified.
Sickening comments re Paris Hilton -
"Now, somebody who a lot of people don’t give credit to but is in actuality very beautiful is Paris Hilton,” Trump told Stern. “I’ve known Paris Hilton from the time she’s 12, her parents are friends of mine, and the first time I saw her she walked into the room and I said, ‘Who the hell is that?’ At 12, I wasn’t interested… but she was beautiful.” He also admitted to watching Paris Hilton’s sex tape with Knauss, despite knowing her since the age of 12 and being very close friends with the Hilton Family.
Other comments regarding women -
"Do you like girls that are five-foot-one? They call it -- they come up to you-know-where."
Read more exerts and hear snippets from the shows here
On LGBT rights -
Trump claims he’s not been asked often about his views on LBGT rights but there is a huge page at the Human Rights Campaign dedicated to just about every comment he has ever made on the subject. And, of course, as is typical of Trump, there has been a lot of flip-flopping over the years.
There is just too much information to even list a few examples as they are all pertinent to who Trump is and his thoughts on marriage equality, discrimination, bullying, etc.
This was a blog he wrote back in 2005 where he seemed to support and celebrate marriage equality…
Elton John's wedding
Posted by Donald J. Trump on 12/22/2005 at 5:50 PM
There's a lot to celebrate this holiday season. Elton John married his long-time partner David Furnish on December 21. That's the first day that civil partnerships between gay couples became legal in England under the new Civil Partnership Act.
Elton credits David with helping him kick drug and alcohol addictions that nearly killed him. The pair has been together for 12 years. I know both of them and they get along wonderfully. It's a marriage that's going to work.
Elton made the ceremony a small private affair involving only his and David's parents as witnesses. The couple just didn't want to make a big deal out of the wedding. They really wanted to keep things low key.
By all accounts, Elton and David had every tabloid and every entertainment magazine knocking at their door begging for exclusive rights to the affair. By some news reports, the couple turned down an offer of $11 million to record their wedding for British television. But Elton said, Our relationship isn't up for grabs. It doesn't come with a price tag."
In any event, I'm very happy for them. If two people dig each other, they dig each other. Good luck, Elton. Good luck, David. Have a great life.
(But because I wasn't invited, do I still have to send them a toaster?)
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He’s made it very evident that in appealing to ultra-conservative voters he will repeal Obama’s Executive Orders!
Trump may not hate women, per se, as does a true misogynist, but he is most certainly sexist. He clearly clearly objectifies women, does not see working women (especially those who are parents and/or single), as his equal. He doesn't have respect for men who choose to stay at home to be the main caregiver either. He admits he never played an active role in parenting; highly likely he has never changed a diaper or fed one of his children. His slogan is to not support countries that oppress women yet Trump is very much the atypical patriarch! In a modern society, there is no place for pre-21st century sexism!
There is also something truly disturbing when a grown man needs to publicly air his sex life with his wife and comment on celebrities physical features.
Most repugnant of all, however, is that he admits that he was attracted to a 12 year old girl, and later watched her sex tapes, knowing he knew her as a child!!! If this doesn't convince people that this man is sick and has paedophile tendencies, I don't know what will!