Armitage Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 I recently read an alternate history short story in which a young Donald Trump attends the historic 1951 playoff game between the Giants and the Dodgers* and catches the game winning home run ball. The attention, this being the first nationally televised baseball game, causes him to become obsessed with baseball. For the rest of his life he brags about the amazing catch that nobody else could have made and the multimillion dollar offers he receives for the ball. He buys the Mets and builds them a new stadium (Trump Field, naturally). Baseball becomes the focus of his life. It made me think. In a superhero universe that incorporates real-life people, what if he became obsessed with superheroes? He hires heroes to form a team that works for his company. No doubt called Team Trump, Trump Force, or something similar. Gaudy costumes with lots of gold trim. Either a large "T" or the word "Trump" on every costume. Possibly incorporating the outdated excesses of `90s "EXTREME" comic book costumes. A large ugly headquarters, probably resembling a tacky casino. Maybe they even operate out of a casino in Atlantic City. Lots of public appearances, PR work, and business promotions. Team-related merchandise of every imaginable type. Rumors of staged fights with criminals and supervillains. Maybe Trump himself makes public appearances as a member of the team sometimes, using powered armor or other technology. It would definitely be gold plated. *The author admitted at the end of the story that Trump would have only been five years old at the time of the game, so he adjusted things to make him older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steriaca Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Knowing his ego, he would have a brigade of scientists working 24/7 to give him superpowers. Once he has superpowers, he would feel pressure to use them. Trump of course would definitely not be a "hero", as the concept of saving the lives of others is a foreign concept (just as much as giving out free money, etc.) Trump will definitely hype himself as the most powerful super since supers super. Trump being a villain...nope. He has a body full of hateful bones, but to him appearances is everything. He will think his team is an extortion of himself and act accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armitage Posted June 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 As an extension of his known germophobia, I didn't think he would be willing to let scientists tamper with his body, so I went with technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 The Trump team is required to wear a stylized "T" on their belt buckle. The bottom stroke on the T is shaped so it looks like an arrow pointed downward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steriaca Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 4 hours ago, Armitage said: As an extension of his known germophobia, I didn't think he would be willing to let scientists tamper with his body, so I went with technology. True... Unless the scientists can explain in rather simple terms to him how "prosses x" is somehow germ free and has a nice strawberry taste and provides amazing results when taken regularly. I see him choosing whatever prosses which involved less work on his part compared to the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asperion Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Instead of either technology or more conventional powers, he would desire to get powers that would make him into a super-statesman. In doing this, he would need to become immortal, gain a PRE of at least 30, immunity to all diseases. After getting all that, he would then believe that he has literally become a God and start to unify the planet in his image and the only people, objects, and anything else that will be left will be by his approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opal Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 On 6/20/2021 at 12:40 PM, Armitage said: It made me think. In a superhero universe that incorporates real-life people, what if he became obsessed with superheroes? I suppose he could take the place of Freddy Fosgood as that universe's Foxbat. ...or... assault 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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