"Exactly a decade ago, the gold-rimmed conveyor carried Donald Trump into the basement of his eponymous New York tower and down into the bowels of American politics."
"Hardly anyone who attended that 2015 event-thought it would take Trump remotely close to the White House. That he would become...the most consequential American leader of the 21st century was utterly unthinkable."
The escalator in Trump Tower, known for carrying Donald Trump into the political arena a decade ago, remains a major tourist attraction today. As visitors flock to see the site of his infamous descent, they can also enjoy various Trump-branded experiences and memorabilia. Reflecting on the 2015 campaign launch, many were skeptical that Trump would seriously run for president, with most believing it was a fleeting moment. His subsequent emergence as a dominant political figure reshaped views on his influence in American politics.
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