Trump University Syllabus, Hiring 101
By Laurie Baron
SAN DIEGO-As the confirmation process on Brett Kavanaugh winds down, the FBI report ignored a potentially relevant document, the syllabus for Hiring 101 from Trump University.
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Hiring 101
Week 1: Outsourcing the Application Pool
Week 2: The Background Check: Discredit Red Flags, Expedite, Limit Scope
Week 3: Dismiss Female and Racial Accusations Against White Male Applicants
Week 4: Criteria for Selection: Appearance, Bellicosity, Handshake, Ideology, Loyalty
Week 5: Heap Superlatives on Final Choice!
Week 6: Mock and Vilify Anyone Who Disagrees with Your Choice!
Week 7: Firing: Do the Opposite of Weeks 2, 4, 5, and 6 if you change your mind.
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Baron is professor emeritus of history at San Diego State University. He may be contacted via lawrence.baron@sdjewishworld.com. San Diego Jewish World points out to new readers that this column is satire, and nothing herein should be taken literally