“In real life, if I were firing you, I'd tell you what a great job you did, how fantastic you are, and how you can do better someplace else. If somebody steals, that's different, but generally speaking, you want to let them down as lightly as possible. It's not a very pleasant thing. I don't like firing people.”

American businessman and politician, 2017–2021. Founded the Trump Organization, a real estate and branding empire, before entering politics as the 45th U.S. president, where his tenure was marked by polarizing policies, a signature populist rhetoric, and a sustained influence on American political discourse. His public persona blends business acumen with a direct, often contentious communication style.