But Fred, so determined to find immortality in his son’s accomplishments, never seemed to question why Donald lied about him to elevate his own stature. He never wavered in his support, even as Donald broke the fundamental rules of business that had been central to Fred’s success. Careful planning and financial forecasting. A hesitancy to take on large debts, and never with a personal guarantee. Fred’s eternal and unquestioning support came to define Donald’s idea of loyalty, his baseline expectation for anyone wishing to remain in his good graces. It also became a level of grace he extended
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