Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Trump the Grifter: I think by defining Trump for what he really is (sort of like PT Barnum) or other Grifter you can make more sense of what's happening to our nation

Trump is a con artist who uses deception, Charm, And Fraud to trick people out of their money (just like the 1.4 billion he just made from investors into his Crypto Coin while mostly people lost and incredibly amount of money on these crypto coins.

He made money on the fees he charged for them to buy into this scam which ripped people off of 1.4 billion dollars or likely much more.
 
If you don't see Trump as a Grifter then he will defraud you too.
Unfortunately. 
 
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grifter
/ˈɡriftər/
A grifter is a con artist or scammer who uses deception, charm, and fraud to trick people out of their money. Unlike a thief who steals by force, a grifter manipulates a victim's trust to orchestrate schemes ranging from petty swindles to elaborate financial fraud.
Key Characteristics and Contexts
  • How They Operate: Grifting involves confidence games (cons) where the perpetrator builds a false sense of security before exploiting the victim for personal or financial gain.
  • Legal Implications: While "grifter" isn't a specific criminal charge, the acts associated with it often violate various fraud statutes. The specific legal consequences depend on the jurisdiction and the scale of the deceit.
  • Origin and Slang:
    The term originated in the early 20th century as circus slang to describe individuals who operated dishonest games or sideshows. It is likely an alteration of the word "grafter".
  • Modern Usage: Today, the term has become a popular descriptor used frequently on social media and in online forums (such as Reddit) to call out people perceived to be using a public platform, political ideology, or internet following to unjustly enrich themselves.
For a deeper dive into the etymology, characteristics, and historical context of the word, check out the Wikipedia entry. To better understand the boundaries between a grift and a prosecutable offense, review Nave Law Firm for more on the legalities surrounding this behavior. For discussions on how this term is applied to modern figures, browse through the Political Dictionary.
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    Definition of Grifter: A grifter is someone who engages in petty scams or cons to trick people out of money.
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  • Grifter - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com
    Add to list. /ˈgrɪftər/ /ˈgrɪftə/ Other forms: grifters. A grifter is a con artist: someone who swindles people out of money throu...
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  • GRIFTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
    Meaning of grifter in English. grifter. noun [ C ]. mainly US informal. us. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. /ˈɡrɪf.tɚ/ u...
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