They thought even Mr. Trump might have his price — but luckily, it would be too high for most to afford. In 2016, Mr. Peterson had persuaded his reluctant friend to hear out Mr. Trump, and Mr. Paslow was sold. He gives Mr. Trump credit for buoying the industry by promising to roll back environmental regulations that stifled growth. “Now we’re typists.”If they are adrift in a sea of menace, graft and scorn, Mr. Trump is an anchor. “Trump walked in and asked, what you want — that’s what I’m going to give you,” Mr. Paslow said.

Source: New York Times April 29, 2017 18:30 UTC