Geoffrey Nunberg (2012-08-14), Ascent of the A-Word: Assholism, the First Sixty Years pages: 164-165, place: New York, publisher: PublicAffairs, ISBN: 978-1610391757
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Donald Trump comes closer than anyone else to being the archetype of the species; crossing genres, he exemplifies all the ways an asshole can capture our attention.
— Geoffrey Nunberg
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Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is serving as the 47th president of the United States of America since January 20, 2025. He previously served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
About Donald Trump
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is serving as the 47th president of the United States of America since January 20, 2025. He previously served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
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