Comedian Ruby Wax recently recounted an amusing story from the 1990s involving then-billionaire real estate mogul Donald Trump, a moment she now finds hilarious in hindsight. Wax, known for her sharp wit and as a host for several BBC programs, was once in close proximity to Trump during a flight and found herself kicked off his private plane after laughing at him when he shared his aspiration to become the next President of the United States.<\/p>\n
Wax, who was conducting an interview with Trump at the time, was in her usual pre-interview mode: enjoying a meal with the subject and allowing for informal conversation. However, things took a turn when Trump casually mentioned his ambition to run for president\u2014something that was met with disbelief and laughter from Wax. This seemingly harmless reaction led to a dramatic moment that ended with her being escorted off the plane.<\/p>\n
\u201cI thought he was joking,\u201d Wax explained during her appearance on ITV\u2019s\u00a0Good Morning Britain<\/em>\u00a0with hosts Kate Garraway and Charlotte Hawkins. \u201cWhen he said, \u2018I want to be the next president of the United States,\u2019 I laughed. I thought, \u2018What a sense of humor this guy has.\u2019 And then he said, \u2018That\u2019s it, I want her off the flight.\u2019\u201d Wax, now 70 years old, said that the entire crew was forced to land the plane after only reaching 33,000 feet, and they made an emergency return to the airport.<\/p>\n The situation was made even more bizarre when she recalled being stranded in Arkansas with her crew, having no other option but to find Trump again in Nebraska, where he was judging a Miss Nebraska contest.<\/p>\n Trump\u2019s Retort: A Brash Statement Reflecting His Confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n In the decades since this incident, Trump has ascended from a real estate mogul to the 45th President of the United States, with his once-unthinkable political ambitions becoming a reality. Ruby Wax\u2019s story offers a rare glimpse into Trump\u2019s demeanor before his political career took off\u2014showing that even in the early \u201990s, Trump was a man accustomed to having things go his way.<\/p>\n But as a man who prides himself on confidence and ambition, Trump was hardly discouraged by Wax\u2019s response. The incident itself is just one example of the assertiveness that would later define his presidential campaign. His path to the presidency, characterized by his unorthodox approach and often controversial remarks, reflects the self-assurance that Wax experienced firsthand during their interaction.<\/p>\n Trump\u2019s Rising Approval Amidst Policy Controversies<\/strong><\/p>\n While the story of Wax\u2019s humorous encounter with Trump comes from a time when his political aspirations were far from realized, the current political landscape shows a much different Trump, one who is at the forefront of American politics. Despite several controversies and negative reactions, particularly over his aggressive trade policies, Trump\u2019s approval rating has seen a notable rise, now nearing near-record levels.<\/p>\n According to a recent poll conducted by J.L. Partners in collaboration with\u00a0The Daily Mail<\/em>, Trump\u2019s approval rating has surged to 53%, a 4-point improvement from the previous week. The poll, which surveyed 1,000 registered voters from March 31 to April 3, shows that Trump\u2019s popularity is increasing even amid backlash over his ambitious trade policies, which have resulted in sweeping tariffs on various trading partners.<\/p>\n Trump\u2019s Approval Among Younger Voters and Democrats<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the most surprising elements of the poll is the increase in Trump\u2019s favorability among younger voters. The poll revealed that Trump\u2019s approval rating among voters aged 18 to 29 has jumped by an impressive 13 points since early March. This demographic shift is particularly noteworthy given the strong support for Joe Biden among younger voters during the 2020 presidential election. It indicates that Trump\u2019s policies, particularly his focus on jobs and economic growth, are beginning to resonate with a demographic that had previously been more sympathetic to his political opponent.<\/p>\n Additionally, Trump\u2019s approval rating has increased by 6 percentage points among registered Democrats and independents, showing that his economic message is beginning to gain traction beyond his core Republican base. Perhaps most strikingly, Trump\u2019s favorability among Black voters has risen by 17 points since the previous week\u2019s survey, demonstrating his broadening appeal across various voter groups.<\/p>\n Comedian Ruby Wax recently recounted an amusing story from the 1990s involving then-billionaire real estate mogul Donald Trump, a moment she now finds hilarious in hindsight. Wax,… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10832,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10831","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n