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Donald Trump Jokingly Threatens Billionaire About Putting Him Out of Business
Trump joked he could briefly ban fishing and put Bass Pro Shops out of business while celebrating new rules easing restrictions on hunters and anglers.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump hosted a White House Rose Garden dinner, signing executive orders to expand hunting and fishing access while reversing Biden-era restrictions on federal fisheries management.
- During the event, Trump joked about his "crazy" presidential power, telling Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris he could have "banned fishing" to put the retailer out of business.
- Critics condemned the remarks, with influencer Joanne Carducci calling his musing about banning ordinary activities "insane," while Democratic operative Liz Charboneau labeled the threat an "in kind" to opponents.
- Hunting groups offered mixed feedback; Backcountry Hunters and Anglers CEO Ryan Callaghan called the order a "clear nudge," while American Hunters and Anglers co-chairman Land Tawney deemed provisions "common sense" but limited in impact.
- The "Reinvigorating America's Hunting Heritage" order aims to modernize fisheries, encourage invasive species management, and protect traditional lead ammunition use, though many initiatives remain voluntary and require state cooperation.
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'I Could Have Banned Fishing': Donald Trump Reminds Billionaire CEO Johnny Morris Who Is in Charge
Donald Trump joked that he could temporarily ban fishing and damage Bass Pro Shops during a White House dinner with owner Johnny Morris, after signing an order easing angling restrictions.
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