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The Trump/Nieto summit: The secret transcript

September 4, 2016 by Andrew Heller 11 Comments

29276541205_f0c3c6e61e_bDonald Trump’s meeting with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto was private. But I managed to get my hands on a secret transcript. Here’s what transpired:

Nieto: “Ah, so you are the loud, orange man I have heard so much about. Welcome to Mexico. My, you really are orange, aren’t you?”

column photo suitTrump: “Thank you, yes. It’s a spray tan. It takes my butler a full hour to apply every morning. He’s very thorough. He even does the armpits.”

Nieto: “So to what do I owe this visit?”

Trump: “Well, Enrique, it’s like this. I’ve come for the check.”

Nieto: “Ah, for your famous wall, I gather.”

Trump: “Of course. I think $20 billion ought to cover it. So if you don’t mind getting your little checkbook out, I’ll be on my way.”

Nieto: “Surely, you are joking?”

Trump: “No, I’m not, and don’t call me Shirley.”

Nieto: “Excuse me?”

Trump: “It’s an old bit from the movie Airplane. You haven’t seen it?”

Nieto: “Um, no, I’m afraid not.”

Trump: “You do have movies here, right? That technology has reached here?”

Nieto: “Of course, but, look, I cannot and will not give you any money for your wall. It is out of the question.”

Trump: “You will or else.”

Nieto: “Or else what?”

Trump: “Or else when I’m elected president I will invade.”

Nieto: “That’s preposterous and you know it.”

Trump: “Trade sanctions?”

Nieto: “Also preposterous. You need us as much as we need you.”

Trump: “How about this: I’ll talk really mean about your country.”

Nieto: “You already have. We’re still here.”

Trump: “Fine, then I’ll fire you.”

Nieto: “This isn’t The Apprentice, I’m afraid.”

Trump: “OK, look, let me level with you. You know I can’t build a wall, and I know I can’t build a wall. I mean, come on, it’s thousands of miles over mountains, deserts, valleys and rivers. It’s ridiculous. It would bankrupt the country. But I made a promise and if I don’t deliver, the crazy people in my party won’t support me anymore and I won’t get elected. So can you throw me a bone here?”

Nieto: “How do you mean?”

Trump: “I mean just give me a check. Make it one of those over-sized ones like with Publisher’s Clearing House. We’ll pose for the cameras, you can maybe let me throw you in a playful headlock and give you noogies. Then later we say it bounced when I tried to cash it and I denounce you for tricking the American people.”

Nieto: “You seriously do not believe I would do this, yes?”

Trump: “Why not? C’mon, I’ll make it up to you somehow when I’m president. How does a discount coupon to one of my golf courses sound, or maybe a free stay at one of my hotels, mini-bar included. Or how about some nice steaks? I have real nice steaks. They’re huge, believe me. Just name your price, Enrique. Do we have a deal?”

“You are loco, my friend – muy loco.”

“Yeah, but it’s worked so far. By the way, can I get some tacos to go?”

Image credit: donkeyhotey

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Comments

  1. Kathy says

    September 4, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Perfect! Made my day! Now if my in-laws only read your blog….

    Reply
    • Andrew Heller says

      September 4, 2016 at 6:34 pm

      Make them!

      Reply
  2. Nancy says

    September 4, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Hilarious! This column made our day. Even the dog laughed.

    Reply
  3. The Scottish1 says

    September 4, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    LOL!

    Reply
    • Andrew Heller says

      September 4, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      Thanks Scottish

      Reply
  4. Tom says

    September 4, 2016 at 4:18 pm

    First reference to Trump’s armpits, ever.

    Reply
    • Tom says

      September 4, 2016 at 4:24 pm

      I was wrong about Trump’s armpits. Here is a funny armpit reference, and, if you google his armpits, you will find several more.

      http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/carl-hiaasen/article77583267.html

      Reply
      • Andrew Heller says

        September 4, 2016 at 6:36 pm

        Oh that is awesome! I like Carl, by the way. I’ve read his books but not his column.

        Reply
  5. Loren M says

    September 5, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    Nieto: “You need us as much as we need you.”

    Trump: “Don’t be so sure, I can buy a third world countries.”

    Nieto: “How long until they’re under foreclosure?”

    Reply
  6. Kelly Burwell says

    September 6, 2016 at 9:12 am

    That was incredible. As I read it, I HEARD his voice saying those words. Ugh! the horror!

    Reply
    • Andrew Heller says

      September 7, 2016 at 9:36 am

      Ha, thanks.

      Reply

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