Trump Tried to Build Australia’s Tallest Tower. It Didn’t Happen.
Donald Trump's plan to build the tallest tower in Australia has officially been canceled. The local developer, David Young, cited Trump's controversial brand and the onset of the Iran war as reasons for the project's demise. The Trump Organization blamed Young for not fulfilling certain obligations related to the project.
- ▪Eric Trump announced plans for a Trump Tower on Australia's Gold Coast in February.
- ▪The project was officially canceled due to the toxic perception of the Trump brand in Australia.
- ▪David Young, the local partner, claimed that the Iran war contributed to the project's failure.
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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "motherjones_right_rail_1", slotId: "ROS_ATF_300x600" }); Jacquelyn Martin/AP Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Donald Trump has had an amazing run of success as an international businessman since becoming president for a second time. He’s made billions in crypto, traded stocks successfully, and unveiled new locations for an array of Trump-branded real estate projects—from Riyadh to Australia. Still, not all those Trump-branded projects are winners. Take that Australia deal. Back in February, Eric Trump proudly announced a plan to build the tallest building in Australia on the continent’s sunny Gold Coast.
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