The Week: Trump's Dodgy Diesel Deal

What BBN said about it

1. 

   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Week is calling a diesel deal with Trump's name on it dodgy, and National Review says it could affect fuel prices.

2. 

   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorJoining me from a yacht is publicist Leopold Strand.

3. LS

   Leopold StrandVera, a lovely morning to you from the water. What people call dodgy, I call a pre-comeback, and frankly the whole country should be thrilled.

4. 

   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBut it is a diesel deal that might change what people pay for fuel. Why is that a comeback for anyone?

5. LS

   Leopold StrandBecause every great story starts with a rough fill-up. Think of the bad headlines as a warm-up lap, and the pump as a stage.

6. 

   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA stage.

7. LS

   Leopold StrandA stage. And I should mention, I am currently burning diesel on this yacht, so I understand the emotional journey better than anyone.

8. 

   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYou're on a boat that runs on the thing we're discussing, and you're telling drivers to relax. Does that strike you as a problem?

9. LS

   Leopold StrandIt's a pre-comeback, Vera. Every tank I empty is a lap of honor for the American driver.

10. 

    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYour bell just rang.

11. LS

    Leopold StrandIt rings when I score a point. It has rung eleven times since sunrise, and I've been awake for four minutes.

12. 

    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorLet me ask you the plain version. What did it cost you to fill that yacht this morning?

13. LS

    Leopold StrandI'd call the number a pre-comeback. It's a very large pre-comeback, and it comes with a crew.

14. 

    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat's all the time we have for Leopold's pre-comebacks. Brock, is there any weather out there that isn't a comeback?