Working for Donald Trump in his property tycoon heyday was an experience unlike any other, according to a former employee who's breaking his silence about the reality behind the glitzy Trump Tower facade.
The Unpredictable Boss
"He could fire you over something as trivial as your choice of tie," the insider revealed, describing Trump's management style as volatile and unpredictable. The former president, then known primarily as a flamboyant real estate developer, maintained an atmosphere of constant tension among staff.
Inside the Gilded Walls
The employee described Trump Tower as both magnificent and intimidating, with its signature brass and marble interiors creating a palace-like environment. "You never knew what version of Trump you'd encounter each day - the charming businessman or the temperamental boss ready to explode over minor details."
Survival in the Trump Universe
Staff developed specific strategies to navigate Trump's mercurial nature:
- Always dressing to impress, knowing appearance mattered immensely
- Anticipating his moods and adjusting behaviour accordingly
- Maintaining constant vigilance about the smallest details
- Understanding that job security depended on daily performance
The Firing Stories That Still Shock
Some dismissals became legendary among staff members. "People were let go for reasons that would seem absurd in any other corporate environment," the source explained. These incidents created a culture where employees walked on eggshells, never certain what might trigger the boss's displeasure.
The insider's account provides fascinating context for understanding how Trump's business background shaped his later political career and leadership style, suggesting that the behaviour patterns displayed in the White House had deep roots in his decades as a private sector boss.
