Posted on 07/23/2016 6:04:05 AM PDT by Kaslin
The political conventions seem to birth new political stars every four years and this year’s Republican National Convention was no different. In 2004, a virtually unknown senator from Chicago gave an electric speech at the Democratic National Convention that thrust him into the international spotlight and set him on a path to the White House. That man was President Barack Obama. This year’s GOP convention didn’t just produce a new rising star -- it birthed a whole dynasty of superstars. The world now knows why political pundits have been calling Donald Trump’s family members his secret weapon. Trump’s wife and children all hit the proverbial ball out of the park with dynamite speeches that set the perfect stage for the GOP nominee to hit a home run on the convention’s final night. Donald Trump didn’t just hit a home run; he hit a grand slam, and he could not have done it without his family by his side. The Trump’s have entered a new league -- they’ve just become American royalty. Here’s how the Trump family became the new Camelot in just four days.
The world waited with great anticipation to see how a Slovenian born woman -- who speaks English as her second language and prefers to be a stay-at-home mother -- would pull off a primetime speech to kick off the convention on night one. If imitation is the highest form of flattery, Melania Trump gets an A plus. Melania delivered a heartfelt speech that proved she’s a woman that has both brains and beauty and it made her an instant style icon. The elegant Roksanda “Margot” dress she wore during her speech sold out within hours. Fashion critics are comparing her to Jackie O and Kate Middleton and she’s caused a mania in the fashion world.
While most 22-year-olds are looking for the best party in town or hiding in their safe spaces on college campuses, Tiffany Trump found herself center stage at the ultimate political party. The recent college graduate was the first Trump child to speak at the convention. She admitted she was nervous since she’s never given a speech outside of a classroom; however, you never would’ve known if she didn’t mention it. The young beauty wowed the crowd and she even received praise from some of her father’s harshest critics such as Megan McCain.
On night two during Donald Trump Jr.’s speech, I couldn’t help but notice the striking similarities between him and the late John F. Kennedy Jr. Just like JFK Jr., Donald Jr. is a brilliant speaker, good looking, charismatic and also a savvy businessman from New York City. Not only does he share the same name as his famous father just as JFK Jr. did, there’s a striking resemblance in their appearances too. After Donald Jr.’s speech, I posted on my social media pages that conservatives finally have their very own JFK Jr. Immediately my social media sites exploded and many people told me they were thinking the same thing. Even some of my liberal friends went gaga for Donald Jr. His fans are calling for him to run for president in 2024 and others even coined JFK Jr.-inspired nicknames for him such as “Don Don”. There’s no question Donald Trump Jr. has a bright future in politics if he ever chooses to run for office.
On Wednesday night, Trump’s middle son, Eric, took the stage and quickly became the most searched speaker of the night on Google. During his speech, Eric talked about his father’s passion for helping others, a trait he’s inherited from him. Similar to how Prince William and Prince Harry have carried on Princess Diana’s philanthropic legacy through their own charity organizations, Eric has put his money where his mouth is as well. He founded the Eric Trump Foundation -- a charity that gives money to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital – and said during his speech that there are few things that he holds closer to his heart than charity.
I got the chance to do a one-on-one interview with Ivanka Trump several years ago and I’ve had a girl crush on her ever since. On Thursday night, the rest of the world learned what I already knew about her. Ivanka has what all women want: beauty, success, grace and intelligence. She somehow manages to juggle a powerful career while raising three young kids and she still finds the time to hit the campaign trail for her dad even when she’s nine months pregnant. (In heels from her very own shoe line, no less!) She’s such a unique powerhouse woman. It's hard to find someone from any political dynasty to compare her to. However, after all her rave reviews, one thing’s for sure: if she ever ran for president, there’s no doubt more women would stand with her.
The kind of old school class we saw on display from the Trump family during convention week was reminiscent of the days of John F. Kennedy’s presidency. It’s seems that the Trump’s star power and grace has caused us to delete all of the cringe-worthy moments from Donald Trump’s campaign from our memories faster than Hillary Clinton can wipe a server clean. Jackie Kennedy didn’t believe there would ever be another Camelot. She was wrong. America’s new Royal Family has arrived.
That “pull-quote” should be sent to the Trump campaign.
Excellent!
I’d rather “Spam-a-lot” on Broadway.
I noticed that also.
Yep. Only liberals look for royalty. They need to be led.
“...Romney and Obama are Camelot guys ...”
I’d say “metrosexual” instead of Camelot for those two actually, (:^) but yes, I get your point completely.
Trump worked construction; he knows what it’s like to break his ass for a day’s pay.
That counts with me... and a whole lot of others, for sure.
“Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country....was plagiarism.”
Supposedly the headmaster at a school he attended. However the first time I saw it was in a letter my father in law wrote to JFK prior to the election. He wouldn’t have gotten it from the same “headmaster”, because he was from a previous generation and went to HS in Philadelphia.
>Barron had many characteristics of autism. Pushing away touches. Not much expression or animation. Not much social interaction. Cute kid though.
Interesting, I’ve heard it described by many people that Barron is most like his father of his Kids.
OOOrah, buddy MK!
:^)
1. Tiffany - Came across as very likeable and genuine. Her humor came through.
2. Don Jr. - Very passionate and made a very convincing speech.
3. Eric - A little stiff and a bit disjointed at times but still really good testament to his dad.
4. Ivanka - Good content but her delivery was the worst of the 4 kids. Seemed pretty rehearsed.
All that being said it was a tough situation to be in and reading off a teleprompter can't seem all that natural. They all did great for the venue though.
Yah but he's what...11 or 12...not so strange behavior for a kid that age.
I have to say, I read the novel Ivana Trump released after her public divorce.....the woman who wrote that book is an airheaded idiot. Not saying she didn’t play a role in her children’s upbringing, but man......I would NEVER read another book of hers.
“Which will make it difficult for him to grow up and not be scrutinized....much more than Don Jr., Eric, Ivanka or Tiffany. I hope there are plans to keep him “protected” during these next 8 years. OTOH, I believe Donald does not do anything without being fairly confident of the outcome.”
It seems Melanie is quite protective. She doesn’t have a nanny, but raises him herself. Which sounds pretentious, but at that wealth level, most parents have a nanny or two.
When Trump asked her what she thought of him running for president, she said he should do what he wanted, but she would continue to be a wife and mother.
Melanina also said to Trump, if you run, you will win. She knows him best!
They are a wonderful family and it will be so refreshing to have a first family we can be proud of.
I never heard this part before. I believe it was LBJ and Bush, but it is nothing more than my own personal suspicion.
The country did just fine with the two we have now.
Melania is hypnotic. I cannot look away.
I noticed but didnt want to say it...but some people dont like to hugged etc.I dont...but then I dont like to risk germs..bedbugs..lice etc
Stand by your man, bake cookies and stay home. Interesting.
Ivanka kept turning like a robot..left...right...center...but I like her even though I suspect she is quite liberal in some regards
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