From Bellhop to Deputy: The Unexpected Success of Stephen Jacobs.


From Bellhop to Deputy: The Unexpected Success of Stephen Jacobs.

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From Bellhop to Deputy: The Unexpected Success of Stephen Jacobs.

Donald Trump has chosen a 22-year-old named Stephen Jacobs to be the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. This makes Jacobs the youngest person ever to hold this position in the US government.

Trump met Jacobs at a hotel where Jacobs was working as a bellhop. Trump didn't have any cash to tip Jacobs because he had given it all away to people in need.

When Trump explained his situation, Jacobs jokingly suggested that Trump should resign as President. However, seeing that Trump wasn't serious about resigning, Jacobs asked for a job in the government instead.

Trump was impressed by Jacobs' quick wit and boldness, so he decided to hire him on the spot. Trump believes that having Jacobs in his administration will demonstrate that he is not racist.

Trump also appreciates that Jacobs is not afraid to speak his mind and challenge him. He feels that this will be valuable in government, even if it means that Jacobs might eventually be fired.


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Who did Donald Trump choose as the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture?

Donald Trump chose a 22-year-old named Stephen Jacobs.

How did Trump meet Jacobs?

Trump met Jacobs at a hotel where Jacobs was working as a bellhop.

What did Jacobs suggest to Trump when he couldn't tip him?

Jacobs jokingly suggested that Trump should resign as President.


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