While this all may come as a surprise to you, Donald Trump and the Clinton's were once upon a time very close friends. The two families lived quite close throughout the late 90s and 2000s in New York, so close that Bill would join Donald on his estate to play golf quite frequently.
Donald Trump has also made a number of donations to the Clinton Foundation, and believe it or not, was reportedly urged to run for the presidency by the Clintons themselves! This definitely comes as a shock considering what transpired during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Despite them having a close friendship years ago, it is clear where the Clintons stand with Donald Trump today. After Donald Trump was the 2016 presidential election, it is safe to say that these two families are no longer friends. There is so much more than meets the eye, so without further ado, here are 15 facts about Donald Trump's relationship with the Clinton's.
15 They Both Lived In New York
While the Clinton's did not always live in New York, they eventually moved there in the late 90s for Hillary's run for senate. While they didn't want to be seen as authentic Manhattan residents, the Clinton's resided in Westchester, only a short trip from where Trump had several properties.
14 They Ran In The Same Social Circles
When it came to their friend groups, it appears both Donald Trump and Bill Clinton shared a lot of the same connections. The two would run in the same social circles, particularly amongst New York's most esteemed and prestigious politicians and businessmen, including Michael Bloomberg.
13 They Became Close Friends During Hillary's Run For Senate
As mentioned, the Clintons moved to the state of New York in order to further pursue Hillary's run for the senate. It was during this time that Bill Clinton, in particular, become close to then businessman Donald Trump. They would often be photographed at high profile events and dinners as shown above.
12 Donald Trump And Bill Clinton Played Golf Together
Bill and Hillary Clinton lived very close to many of Trump's estates in Westchester, New York, one of which had a lavish golf course. It was there that both Bill Clinton and Donald Trump would play golf with one another, a tradition that has remained in place till about 5 years ago.
11 Many People Compared Bill Clinton To Donald Trump
Considering Bill Clinton and Donald Trump spent a lot of time together during the 2000s, it was only fitting that they would be compared, however, there were still some noticeable differences. As mentioned in the New York Times, the two were very similar, except "Bill Clinton was Trump with a dictionary".
10 Donald Trump Donated $100K To Clinton Foundation
Considering Donald Trump and the Clinton's were only becoming closer and closer, it was only fitting for one of the richest men in New York to make a notable donation to the Clinton Foundation. Trump wrote a $100,000 cheque in 2009 and even bought a $10,000 table at the Clinton Foundation gala in 2010.
9 Donald Trump Donated To Hillary's Senate War For 13 Years
The Clinton Foundation was not the only charitable donation Donald Trump made to the Clinton's, but his tax forms show that he made a number of donations throughout Hillary's time-fighting in the senate, and the Clinton's have listed Donald Trump as a contributor with "a cumulative lifetime donation", says Politi Fact.
8 They Used Each Other To Gain Notoriety In New York
When it came down to winning over the American people, both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump used one another in order to gain notoriety. The duo knew exactly what they were doing, and used it toward their advantage. As the New York Times put it, "they all played the same game, in the same town with the same thing in mind".
7 The Clintons Attended Trump's Wedding To Melania
While we see a completely different picture of the Clinton's and Donald Trump today, they were once upon a time very close, so close that they attended Donald Trump's 2005 wedding to third wife, Melania. While Hillary claims that they simply attended because "the dates woked", the public thinks otherwise.
6 Bill Clinton Would Give Donald Trump Lots Of Political Advice
Considering Bill Clinton serves as a U.S President, and Donald Trump was taking an interest in politics, it only made sense for Bill to give his friend some political advice. When it came to questions about running, Bill would often tell Donald Trump that he wouldn't stand a chance as an independent candidate, and should join the republican party.
5 The Clintons Urged Trump To Run For The Republican Party
As previously mentioned, Bill Clinton urged Donald Trump to join the republican party as he had a chance at winning. While we are not entirely sure whether or not Hillary or Bill Clinton believed he could actually win, it appears to have been very sound advice, considering what happened.
4 The Regret Was Very Real
While there is a lot of speculation surrounding the Clinton's pushing Donald Trump to run for president, it appears there guidance and advice came back to haunt them. When the polls were in favour of Trump, it has been reported that the Clinton's phoned him urging him to step down out of fear that he could potentially beat Hillary Clinton.
3 Trump Did Everything He Could To Disparage The Clinton Name
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump went head to head, and there was no holding back. Donald Trump did everything and anything he could to disparage the Clinton name, which included a number of nasty remarks regarding Hillary and her email scandal.
2 Donald Trump Successfully Defeated Hillary Clinton
It was only a matter of time before the results regarding the 2016 presidential election would come in, and it all worked out for President Donald Trump. While Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, the questionable electoral system in place in the United States granted Donald Trump his win for presidency.
1 It Is Safe To Say They Are No Longer "Friends"
After everything the Clinton's and Donald Trump have been through, it is safe to say that they are no longer as close as they once were. We are certain that Bill Clinton is no longer playing golf with Donald Trump any longer too, and that their relationship will forever be hindered due to their differences in the last 4 years.
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