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With Trump going down the golden elevator, America started going down his golden toilet ...  "
-Harry Truman

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AI Overview
"Going down the golden elevator" is a widely recognized reference to the moment Donald Trump announced his 2016 presidential campaign. The phrase often serves as a metonym for the beginning of Trump's political career and the modern political era it ushered in.
The announcement
Event: On June 16, 2015, Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, descended the famous golden escalator at Trump Tower in New York City to announce his candidacy for president.
Symbolism: The gold-rimmed escalator was a visual spectacle designed to symbolize his business success and launch his entry into American politics.
Wider meaning and impact
Inflection point: For many, the escalator ride marked an inflection point in American politics, initiating a decade dominated by Trump and the MAGA movement.
Controversial launch: The announcement speech that followed was both unconventional and controversial, featuring remarks on immigration that generated significant media attention and set the tone for his campaign.
Founding myth: The event is sometimes referred to as the "founding myth" of Trumpism, as it set the stage for the persona and political approach he would use throughout his presidency.
Legacy: Looking back, the event is seen as a surreal moment that marked the start of something unusual and unexpected in American politics, leading many to reflect on its long-term consequences.

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The famous escalator ride almost wasn't. When Donald Trump announced his seemingly quixotic presidential bid on June 16, 2015 - four years ago Sunday - he descended a golden escalator into the atrium of his Trump Tower skyscraper in Manhattan and upended the course of political history.