But much has been forgotten over the past quarter-century - or overlooked in this lightning-fast election cycle. Much has been written about this period of Trump's career. Trump responded that he was shrewd for using 'the laws of the country to my benefit' and has distanced himself from the Taj's troubles, saying he never personally declared bankruptcy. During recent GOP debates, opponents and journalists have repeatedly asked why he should be trusted to manage the country after losing lenders hundreds of millions of dollars. The bad bet on the Taj Mahal continues to haunt Trump, the leader in the race to become the Republican nominee for president.
