Donald Trump's Book Blunder: How His Failed Attempt at Intellectualism Exposed a Surprising Truth

Donald Trump’s earlier television appearance is making headlines once again, though not for reasons he would likely endorse. A 1987 interview from CNN’s “Crossfire” has re-emerged, showcasing what many see as a classic instance of Trump being ensnared in an embarrassing falsehood regarding his reading habits. This youthful Trump navigated literary inquiries by hosts Pat Buchanan and Tom Braden, with the clip gaining viral traction and sparking renewed debates about the former president’s literary engagement. The interview opened with Buchanan inquiring about Trump’s favorite authors. Trump expressed admiration for several writers, particularly highlighting Tom Wolfe. However, when pressed about “The Bonfire of the Vanities,” Trump mistakenly affirmed he had not read it, only to later praise Wolfe’s work enthusiastically. As the clip circulated, numerous social media users criticized Trump’s apparent literacy challenges, reviving long-standing rumors regarding his reading capabilities that persistently surface throughout his career.