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Greg Evans
Nov 25, 2017
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President Donald Trump has made some pretty bold claims in his life.
Take the size of his penthouse for example, and that winery he allegedly owned.
However, his latest boast might be one the most peculiar yet.
After being named Time magazine's" Person of the Year" in 2016, Mr Trump has now said he was "probably" going to win the honour again this year.
Except there was one small problem.
Trump stated in a tweet that the magazine wanted to interview and photograph him, but he wasn't particularly keen this year - so thanks but no thanks.
Mr Trump is usually quite keen to broadcast his achievements, on Twitter and in public appearances - so it seems a little strange that he would turn down the chance to be a two-time "Person of the Year".
Other people aren't buying Trump's excuse either, and are mercilessly mocking him on Twitter.
Fixed it https://t.co/BAQZtS8ju6— Aparna Nancherla (@Aparna Nancherla) 1511565021
Time Magazine called to say that I was PROBABLY going to be named “Man (Person) of the Year,” like last year, but I… https://t.co/Ywz6s64tK6— Toby Earle (@Toby Earle) 1511565518
CNN host Brian Stelter contacted Time for a comment and confirmed that the publication typically contacts all the contenders for the award and ask for an interview, even if they aren't the chosen as the final winner.
@geneweingarten @TIME The mag frequently includes photo spreads and interviews with several “finalist” type people,… https://t.co/jJOiKFPQHv— Brian Stelter (@Brian Stelter) 1511564440
MSNBC's political analyst Richard Stengel also confirmed this via Twitter.
Hate to tell you but that PROBABLY means you’re NOT Person of the Year. They just wanted a photo shoot. But I’m sur… https://t.co/0xQVsRaFlg— Richard Stengel (@Richard Stengel) 1511565144
HT Mashable
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