And then there was the harsh fact that the world of Manhattan and particular its living voice, the media, seemed to cruelly reject them. The media long ago turned on Donald Trump as a wannabe and lightweight, and wrote him off for that ultimate sin-anyway, the ultimate sin in media terms-of trying to curry favor with the media too much. His fame, such as it was, was actually reverse fame-he was famous for being infamous. It was joke fame.
The media landscape in Manhattan has largely dismissed Donald Trump, perceiving him as a lightweight desperate for their approval. This rejection by the media has shaped Trump's public image, contributing to a narrative that he is not taken seriously. His attempts to engage with the media only intensified this perception, leading to his portrayal as a wannabe rather than a legitimate figure.
Trump's notoriety, therefore, became a double-edged sword; he was infamous, yet his fame was more of a punchline than a badge of honor. Instead of being celebrated for his accomplishments, he became a subject of ridicule, underscoring the media's power in shaping public opinion and defining success in their terms.
