Ari Emanuel Details Dropping Donald Trump as Client in Memoir
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What happened
Ari Emanuel detailed in his book, Roll the Calls, that he dropped Donald Trump as a client when Trump was first elected president. Emanuel also revealed that he had spoken to Trump about the proposed U.S. federal tax credit for film and TV production. The book recounts how Emanuel first signed Trump after the politician called him out of the blue during a retreat in Palm Springs.
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Why it matters
The memoir provides insight into the professional relationship between Ari Emanuel and Donald Trump, who maintain a high-profile alliance. The discussion of tax credits for film and TV production relates to industry incentives for media companies.
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Who's involved
- Ari EmanuelCEO of Endeavor and author of Roll the Calls, detailing his professional relationship with Donald Trump.
- Donald TrumpAmerican businessman and politician whose relationship with Ari Emanuel is detailed in the memoir.
- Elon MuskBusinessman and entrepreneur who promoted his memoir during the same period as the news event.
- Dana WhiteAmerican businessman and president of UFC, who discussed 'brofest' during the same period.
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Dana White
American businessman and president of UFC (born 1969)
- Donald Trump hosted a UFC event for his birthday, using the occasion to comment on vulgarity and defend institutions facing government funding cuts.
- Josh Hokit faced backlash from Dana White and Melanie Stansbury after making critical comments about Michelle Obama regarding her status as a public figure.
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Elon Musk
businessman and entrepreneur (born 1971)