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Coventina

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Fri Feb 27, 2026, 02:12 PM Feb 27

In Chicago, no one wants to be associated with Trump. [View all]

I was in Chicago last week for a work conference.

Before the conference started, I took an hour long boat cruise along the Chicago river, which was lovely.
The only drawback is TRUMP TOWER, the 3rd tallest building in Chicago is right on the river with his name overshadowing that section of the river.

However, one thing that amused me, is that underneath the building, along the Riverwalk, EVERY SINGLE ONE of the retail spaces was empty.

All along the Riverwalk are restaurants, bars, shops, boutiques, souvenir stores, etc. Almost all of them occupied. BUT NOT A SINGLE ONE was in use under Trump Tower. Just large "FOR LEASE" signs.

It made my heart smile.

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