White House
September 29, 2020
Trump: Jared, always
good to see you.
September 29, 2020
Kushner: Likewise.
Trump: I’ll bet
Ivanka sent you, worried about how all the news on my taxes was affecting
me.
Kushner: As a matter
of fact, she was. Well, sir, how are you
holding up?
Trump: I must
admit, I see why people are laughing, and it is embarrassing.
Kushner: Sir, this
can’t be worse than when the new broke of your alleged dalliance with Ms.
Daniels, or whatever her real name is.
Trump: Alleged
what?
Kushner: [Nervously]
Um, well, I guess it really doesn’t matter
what you call it. My point is that it
you got through it. And you will get through
this.
Trump: I still don’t
believe it. $750. It was that dope Kelly’s idea. I’m glad I got rid of him.
Kushner: Yes,
sir. Perhaps if you had paid more, it
would …
Trump: [Raises
voice] More? You think I should have paid more?
Do you think that’s why people are laughing?
Kushner: [Even
more nervously] Um, well, perhaps you
could explain why you think that is, sir.
Trump: Because I
paid anything! Real Americans, the ones
who love me, have a certain image of me, you see. And part of that is that “The Donald” doesn’t
pay taxes. I had a great 5-year run
going, then Kelly tells me I should kick in something.
Kushner: $750.
Trump: Actually,
he said a thousand, but I couldn’t do it. Hey, that reminds me, remember after the election
I want that money back --- with interest!
Kushner: I’ll make
a mental note, sir. I’ll be running
along now, I’m sure you want to continue with your debate preparation.
Trump: Debate? What debate?
Kushner: Why? The first presidential debate. It’s tonight, sir.
Trump: Really? Are you sure?
Who am I debating? Jared, where
are you going? Why are you running?