From reality TV star to political icon: The story behind Trump's famous elevator ride
A decade ago a well-known businessman rode down an elevator and changed American politics forever. That moment marked the beginning of an unprecedented transformation in US political landscape
Back in mid-2015‚ Donald Trump made his way down a golden-colored escalator — a moment that would re-shape US politics. Most new-yorkers already knew the real-estate mogul (who was also famous for his reality-tv appearances)
The now-historic descent wasnt just a simple announcement; it became a turning-point in modern-day political history. Its significance grew as time passed‚ marking the start of an un-expected journey from entertainment figure to political powerhouse
Through countless rallies news-cycles and one presidential term‚ Americans got to know much more about Trump than they bargained for: his business dealings‚ personal life and decision-making style became public knowledge. The intense media coverage — which comes with both political campaigns and white-house residency — gave people an up-close look at the man behind the famous catchphrase “youre fired“
