In March 1989, Trump visited Chicago to promote his yet-unopened Atlantic City casino, the Trump Taj Mahal. Trump’s public relationship with Gary began with an astonishing admission of the social costs of his own business. As Indiana prepares to go to the polls May 3, it’s useful to consider what, if anything, Gary got in return. Amazingly enough, Gary, Indiana, a steel town that had faced agonizing decline over the last 50 years, played a part in saving Trump. Best of Chicago 2022: Sports & Recreationĭonald Trump has presented himself as the only presidential candidate with the experience and drive to rescue those Americans left behind by globalization.
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