Trevor Milton is raising funds for a new jet he claims will transform flying

Post by cheema33 » Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 10:04 PM UTC

jongjong wrote: post #32

game_the0ry wrote: post #18

I struggle to understand the psychology of how founders who are clearly incompetent charlatans get second+ chances -- they couldn't do fraud successfully but investors have a faith they could do business successfully. But they still get funding (like adam neumann of wework fame) and full on "narrative tongue baths" by the business media community (like this wsj article on trevor milton). Why? I struggle to understand…

I just can't comprehend the mental process or discussion that happened which led to this guy getting a pardon. It's just hard to imagine that anybody would give a f about this fraudster. Only explanation is he must know some dirt on someone. It's clear now. Modern society runs on blackmail. There's a blackmail hierarchy all the way to the top. I bet there are many people out there just making a living from just knowi…

Post by cheema33 » Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC

hermannj314 wrote: post #17

The President has plenary authority to grant pardons and I imagine a time, in the near future, when questioning any authority of this administration would he deemed an act of treason. Therefore, I wish only the best of luck to never-committed-a-crime Trevor Milton and to the infallibility of our dear leader in his wise and judicious use of the power he has been given by God and the Constitution.

Post by dyauspitr » Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 10:11 PM UTC

nerevarthelame wrote: post #36

On top of the fraud convictions, Trevor Milton was credibly accused of sexual assault by his own cousin and a girl he employed. Both victims were minors at the time. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/29/two-women-file-sexual-abuse-...

Post by cheema33 » Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC

bloomingeek wrote: post #44

huhkerrf wrote: post #26

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There's a school of thought that reporting on a bad person without coming out and saying "this is a bad person" is akin to endorsing that person. Myself, I think people are mature enough to be able to read past a headline and come away from this with a clear eyed view of this fraudster.

My rule has always been, forgive people, but never forget what they did. After they've made restitution, help them back to their feet, but don't let them ever get to the place where they can fail the same way. And whatever you do, don't let them get into a leadership position. They've already proved they can't help themselves when the pressure in on.

Post by evan_ » Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC

worksonmine wrote: post #95

muwtyhg wrote: post #74

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You seem to be making an assumption on what comment the OP is referring to. Could you provide us the quote you think has "gone through many rounds of telephone"?

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