Long before Donald Trump assumed the presidency, a British interviewer shared an incident that she now finds humorous.
Ruby Wax, a 70-year-old comedian and a long-time host of various BBC programs, may not be widely recognized outside the UK. In the 1990s, she was removed from Trump’s private plane after mocking him for expressing his ambition to run for president while he was still a billionaire real estate mogul.
During her appearance on Kate Garraway’s ITV chat show, Wax recounted this experience.
The BBC personality noted that interviewees would often share “very personal details” with her during the required pre-interview meals, which she would then refrain from discussing in the actual interview.
However, Wax stated that her experience with Trump was quite different.
She explained, “You know, Donald, when a man treats you like a fool, you start to feel like one.” “He thinks he understands women because he has relationships with them, but he couldn’t recognize me. He was genuinely aggressive and hostile. He said, ‘You’re smiling and angry,’ and I felt cornered.”
“I thought he was joking when he declared, ‘I want to be the next president of the United States,’” she continued. “I laughed, thinking, ‘This guy has a great sense of humor.’ Then he said, ‘That’s it, I want her off the flight.’”
As a result, they barely reached an altitude of 33,000 feet before descending again. She remarked, “It’s not a good show” (see the video below). On “Good Morning Britain,” Wax shared this story with Garraway and Charlotte Hawkins, stating that Trump “refused to engage” after she poked fun at his presidential ambitions.
According to the U.K. Mirror, she recounted, “My crew and I landed and found ourselves stranded in Arkansas with no options.” “We later discovered him judging a Miss Nebraska pageant in Nebraska.”
Despite the outrage from Democrats, establishment Republicans, and mainstream media regarding the president’s ambitions, the situation unfolded in a rather unexpected manner.The study indicates that Trump’s approval rating has increased to 53 percent, a rise of four points from the previous week’s poll, which recorded it at 49 percent. In light of the significant pressure and the stock market downturn experienced on Thursday and Friday, the Daily Mail characterized this outcome as “surprising.”
Since March 7, Trump’s appeal among voters aged 18 to 29 has surged by an impressive 13 points. The study suggests that Trump is capitalizing on the substantial backing he received from this demographic during the November presidential election, where support among voters aged 18 to 29 shifted 10 points in his favor after they had strongly supported Joe Biden in 2020. Additionally, the study revealed that the president’s approval rating among registered Democrats and independents has increased by six percentage points, while his popularity among black voters has risen by 17 points since last week’s poll.
Nearly a year into his presidency, Trump has garnered a favorable assessment from American employers and job board leaders, who express optimism that the economy “can win now,” even though it has not yet begun to do so. TaChelle Lawson, founder and author of FIG Strategy & Consulting and a respondent to the Freedom Economy Index (FEI), shared with Fox News Digital, “I would currently rate President Trump with a solid B+.”
He entered office with a clear economic agenda, focusing on reducing excess and prioritizing business interests. Business operators and small business owners recognize and appreciate this approach. “He is clearly dedicated to American business, in my view,” she added. “However, I believe there is room for improvement in his messaging.”
Lawson participated in the latest quarterly survey conducted by RedBalloon and PublicSquare, which included over 50,000 small business owners. According to Fox Business, the poll revealed that more than two-thirds of respondents now expect either “slow” or “robust” growth for the year, marking a significant shift from earlier pessimistic forecasts.We are currently observing a struggling economy that necessitates effective solutions. Furthermore, RedBalloon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes informed Fox that if such solutions are implemented, “we all believe that we will have a robust economy that will thrive and ultimately benefit the entire world.”
He elaborated, “We are confident that a strong U.S. economy, particularly with thriving small businesses, can have an exceptionally positive influence on the global stage. While commendable efforts are underway, additional work is essential for genuine economic improvement.”
Small business owners now sense that the 100th day of Trump’s presidency is nearing. PublicSquare CEO Michael Seifert remarked, “They appreciate that one of the key issues President Trump and his administration are addressing is the excessive regulation and bureaucratic red tape that hinders business expansion.”
