As has been pointed out on other shrewdm boards here and at the old Fool, even if the stock tanks 90% it will still be “worth” several hundred million dollars to TFG. More to the point, and fodder for conspiracy theorists, should he be elected in November (and the stock still exist) it provides a convenient and legal way for foreign nations, actors both bad and otherwise to funnel monies directly to him personally, as the fixed costs are low and incremental revenue drops to the bottom line.

As owner of 60% of the shares, this is incredibly more fruitful than, say, owning a hotel and having diplomats stay in it while visiting Washington, or collecting greens fees from golfers in various places.

Such a money conduit would benefit almost no one else, so, you know, perfect.