“Donald Trump has found a new way to milk his ex-presidency — and test another — hitting the lucrative motivational speaking circuit with more fervor than any other active U.S. politician in history,” Axios reports.

“It’s a way to build support for a possible 2024 presidential bid while potentially pocketing large speaking fees as many of his iconic properties are struggling.”

“Trump stands to benefit on both ends. He headlines a rally-type event with a third party footing the bill, and stands to gets a hefty payout for his time.”

those are the only 2 reasons a ‘billionaire’ does this

- skirting the rules / ‘unofficially’ running for prez
- he needs the money - ie not really a billionaire

ego, sure
but he can get that fed from all the fawning at mar-a-grifto