Paul Yaffe’s BMW R 18 One Eight “C” is built on the BMW R 18 Transcontinental luxury touring cruiser. Paul Yaffe of Bagger Nation has recently revealed his latest creation: the BMW R 18 One Eight “C” built on a BMW R 18 Transcontinental. This custom incorporates hot-rod appeal while remaining as authentically BMW as possible and joins Yaffe’s extensive list of customized bikes.  Yaffe is well-known to the custom motorcycle world. His bikes show up across the globe at various bike shows‚ rallies‚ and events‚ and he’s been awarded recognitions such as three “World’s Most Beautiful Motorcycle” awards from the Oakland Roadster Show and two “Builder of Year” and three “Trendsetter of the Year” awards from Easyriders Magazine. He was also inducted into the Sturgis Hall of Fame in 2015.  To get accustomed with the BMW R 18 Transcontinental‚ Yaffe rode more than 6‚000 miles on one before getting started with the project. The BMW R 18 Transcontinental was introduced for 2022 as a luxury touring version of the company’s R 18 cruiser platform. It features the same 1‚802cc “Big Boxer” opposed Twin as other R 18 iterations. The Transcontinental comes with a handlebar-mounted fairing‚ a passenger seat‚ locking hard saddlebags‚ and a top trunk with integrated passenger backrest – everything needed for racking up miles on cross-country trips.   Related: 2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental | Road Test Review  Yaffe’s goal with this custom was to create a big-wheel bagger that retained as many original BMW parts as possible. The eye-catching 26 x 5.5-inch front wheel was commissioned and cut from solid aluminum‚ and the 180mm front tire is handmade. To accommodate the large front wheel‚ the frame was stretched and raked.  The R 18’s batwing-style fairing was cut into several pieces and restructured‚ and the steel front fender was made from scratch. The bike also features a chin spoiler that conceals the radiator and closes the gap between the fairing and the fuel tank. Also included is a set of Yaffe Monkey Bars.  In keeping with Yaffe’s goal to keep as many BMW components on the bike as possible‚ his team retained the saddlebag lids‚ latches‚ and speakers but included a new set of “skins” that create a stretched look. The team also extended the original rear fender by crafting a second R 18 fender.  Yaffe kept the original R 18 taillights and fitted them into handmade filler panels. He also included a spot for a license plate in the fender and stretched the side covers to cover more area and flow toward the saddlebags.  The R 18 One Eight “C” features air suspension with a Yaffe-designed air tank and distribution system. A frame under the saddlebags accommodates components of the air suspension. The team’s goal with the side pipes was to “preserve the distinct BMW feel” of the build. They kept the classic Boxer head pipes‚ removed the catalytic converters from the head pipes‚ and installed a perforated high-flow baffle system. They also included a three-step muffler system and a wide-open megaphone for a classic hot-rod sound.  The focus on the bike’s cosmetics was centered on elegance and simplicity. “We went to work perfecting all the fabricated body panels and smoothing everything to a glass-like finish‚” said the Bagger Nation team. Painter Hector Martinez applied the gloss black paint for a timeless look‚ and Guys Upholstery created the oxblood red saddle and the dash console. Martinez matched the front calipers’ color to the saddle.  The BMW R 18 One Eight “C” will debut at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona‚ Italy‚ the weekend of January 19-21‚ 2024.  The post Paul Yaffe Creates Custom BMW R 18 One Eight “C”  appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Airing out the new 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 X in the California desert. (Photos by Ernie Vigil‚ John Hebert &; courtesy Triumph) Triumph has mastered the art of efficient motorcycle design. One engine – a liquid-cooled 1‚200cc parallel-Twin with SOHC‚ 4 valves per cylinder‚ and a 270-degree crankshaft – powers a diverse range of retro-styled models in the company’s lineup‚ including the Bonneville T120 retro standard‚ Speed Twin 1200 roadster‚ Bonneville Bobber‚ Bonneville Speedmaster cruiser‚ Thruxton RS cafe racer‚ and Triumph Scrambler 1200 X and XE. Different engine tuning and unique styling‚ chassis‚ exhausts‚ and features give each model a distinctive sound‚ character‚ and feel. Carving curves aboard the Scrambler 1200 XE on S22‚ a San Diego County road that climbs more than 3‚000 feet in 10 miles. We’ve reviewed all of them over the years (most recently the Bonneville Bobber)‚ and Triumph kicked off the first week of 2024 by hosting a launch for the updated Scrambler 1200 XE and new Scrambler 1200 X in Borrego Springs‚ California‚ a small town surrounded by the 1‚000-square-mile Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Triumph introduced the Scrambler 1200 platform for 2019‚ and it offered something few production scramblers did: genuine off-road capability. Whereas many scramblers are often styling exercises‚ the two Scrambler 1200 models – the base XC and the up-spec XE – were equipped with an Off-Road riding mode‚ tubeless spoked wheels with a 21-inch front‚ and ample suspension travel: 7.9 inches on the XC and 9.8 inches on the XE. Such tall suspension resulted in tall seat heights: 33.1 inches on the XC and 34.25 inches on the XE. While the XE had more bells and whistles than the XC‚ both models were more alike than different in terms of specification and price. On the left is the 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE in Baja Orange / Phantom Black. On the right is the Scrambler 1200 X in Carnival Red. For 2024‚ Triumph has broadened the appeal of the platform by replacing the XC with the Scrambler 1200 X‚ which has a more accessible seat and a different specification that allowed Triumph to hit a lower price point: $13‚595‚ which is $1‚150 less than the 2023 XC. Although the XE has been updated and retains a high level of specification‚ its $15‚295 MSRP is $900 cheaper than last year’s model. Marzocchi suspension is new on both the Scrambler 1200 X and XE. On the X‚ a lower 32.3-inch seat height was achieved by reducing suspension travel from 7.9 to 6.7 inches‚ and an accessory low seat can drop it to 31.3 inches. The X’s lower price point is mostly the result of changes in suspension and brakes. Whereas the previous XC and XE both had fully adjustable suspension front and rear‚ with a Showa fork and Öhlins dual rear shocks‚ the 2024 models are equipped with Marzocchi suspension that offers full adjustability on the XE but only rear preload adjustability on the X. The former XC and XE both had Brembo M50 radial monoblock front calipers‚ while the new X has Nissin axial calipers and the XE now has Brembo Stylema calipers. The Scrambler 1200 X has Nissin 2-piston axial front calipers. Metzeler Karoo Street tires are OE fitment‚ but test bikes we rode were shod with Michelin Anakee Wild 50/50 tires. Previously‚ the XC and XE were both equipped with ABS and traction control‚ but only on the XE were both riding aids lean-angle-sensitive. For 2024‚ both the X and XE have cornering-optimized ABS and traction control‚ with a dedicated Off-Road ABS mode that turns anti-lock braking off at the rear and adds the ability to switch traction control off. For 2024‚ the Scrambler 1200 XE’s Bremo radial monoblock front calipers got upgraded from M50 to Stylema. As before‚ both models have throttle-by-wire and multiple ride modes – Sport‚ Road‚ Rain‚ Off-Road‚ and Rider (customizable) – that adjust throttle response‚ ABS‚ and traction control settings. The XE also has an Off-Road Pro mode that disables ABS and TC completely. All modes are selectable on the fly except Off-Road and Off-Road Pro‚ which require the bike to be stationary. Let’s Go Riding! | Triumph Scrambler 1200 In late 2018‚ I flew to Portugal for the press launch of the first-gen Scrambler 1200‚ which included two days of on- and off-road riding. I spent most of my time on the XE‚ and I was impressed with how capable and versatile the bike was. Triumph loves to host press launches on the Iberian Peninsula because Portugal and Spain have fantastic riding and generally mild weather during the late fall and winter months. Contributing editor Kevin Duke flew to Spain last December for the Tiger 900 launch‚ and other Rider staffers and contributors will be heading to Spain in the coming weeks for other Triumph launches. RELATED: 2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE Ride | First Ride Although the Scrambler 1200 X has more suspension travel than most street bikes‚ it’s low pegs dragged early when cornering at speed. GEAR UP Helmet: Arai XD-4 Jacket: Rev’It Component H2O Gloves: Fly Racing Ignitor Pro Heated / Tourmaster Overlander Pants: Rev’it Component H2O Knee Guards: Rev’it Scram Boots: Sidi Adventure 2 Gore-Tex With its wide‚ flat seat and upright seating position‚ the Scrambler 1200 X and XE are both comfortable to ride‚ though they lack the wind protection that most ADV bikes offer. Handguards are standard on the XE and optional on the X. Because North America got the Scrambler 1200 X and XE later than Europe (bikes are arriving in dealerships now)‚ Triumph America hosted a launch on domestic soil‚ and it couldn’t have picked a better location than Borrego Springs. The town sits in a desert valley that’s surrounded by high mountains on three sides‚ and just a few miles to the west is the Ocotillo Wells off-highway riding area (and beyond it is the Salton Sea‚ California’s largest lake). On the third day of 2024‚ still fat and happy from the holidaze‚ I saddled on up a Scrambler 1200 X for the street ride. The long‚ flat bench seat accepted my bulk without complaint‚ and the handlebar‚ which is 2.6 inches narrower than the one on the XE‚ was at an agreeable height. Perched atop the bar is a single round instrument that combines a monochrome digital display at the top and a color TFT at the bottom. It was a cool morning‚ in the upper 50s‚ and the X was equipped with accessory handguards but not accessory heated grips. Luckily‚ I was wearing Fly Racing Ignitor Pro battery-powered heated gloves. The Scrambler 1200’s high pipes look fantastic and emit a great rumbling sound. Shielding and strategic location of the cat helps manage radiant heat. Firing up the bike‚ the parallel-Twin’s 270-degree crank produced a lively‚ rumbling exhaust note. The 1‚200cc mill has a unique “high power” scrambler tune that makes a claimed 89 hp at 7‚000 rpm and 81 lb-ft of torque at 4‚250 rpm. For 2024‚ Triumph switched from dual 45mm throttle bodies to a single 50mm throttle body and revised the exhaust header for improved flow‚ which broadens the spread of torque in the upper rev range. We hustled our way up San Diego County Road S22‚ a dramatic‚ winding byway that climbs from 600 feet to more than 4‚000 feet in 10 miles. Because we’d be riding off-road during the launch‚ all the test bikes were fitted with Michelin Anakee Wild 50/50 adventure tires‚ which are OE-approved for both the X and XE (standard fitment are Michelin Karoo Street tires on the X and Metzeler Tourance on the XE). Riding at a spirited pace‚ the Scrambler 1200 X comported itself with reassuring stability and reasonable agility‚ but in tight corners I found myself dragging the footpegs sooner than expected. Fueling is spot-on and response from the throttle-by-wire is excellent regardless of ride mode. Reaching the mountain pass‚ we were greeted by dark clouds and steady winds‚ and soon we were riding in cold rain. Damn. The same thing happened during the Scrambler 1200 street ride in Portugal‚ but at least this time I was wearing waterproof apparel. Our planned ride to the top of Mount Palomar was scrubbed because it was socked in with fog and getting covered in snow. After an extended coffee break to dry out and warm up‚ we retreated to Borrego Springs for a hot shower and lunch. In the afternoon‚ we charged back up S22 for photos‚ which gave me an opportunity to ride the XE. Its wider handlebar opens the cockpit‚ a configuration that better suits my simian arms‚ and the taller suspension adds valuable cornering clearance. The additional suspension stroke results in more squat under acceleration and more dive under hard braking‚ but the chassis pitch is smooth and predictable. The Brembo Stylema calipers – some of the best binders in the biz – ratcheted up power and feedback at the front lever. Despite the Scrambler 1200 XE’s nearly 10 inches of suspension travel and 21-inch front wheel‚ its handling feels neutral and confident on pavement. Dry‚ warmer roads allowed us to push the Scramblers harder in the afternoon than we did in the morning. The pleasantly lumpy Twin provided reliable grunt at nearly any rpm‚ and gear changes felt as light and smooth as buttercream thanks to the slip/assist clutch. Let’s Scramble! | Triumph Scrambler 1200 On or off-road‚ the Scrambler 1200 XE is a blast to ride and looks good doing it. After dinner at Carlee’s‚ an old-school dive bar and grill in the heart of Borrego Springs‚ we awoke the next morning to bluebird skies. The ride leader for my group on both days was none other than Jeff “Six Time” Stanton‚ who won six AMA 250cc motocross and supercross championships between 1989-1992. He now runs Jeff Stanton Adventures‚ a Michigan-based ADV training and touring company that uses Triumph Tigers and Scramblers. During the pre-ride briefing before our off-road ride on Day 2‚ he assured us that the route would be a walk in the park‚ which for a middling off-road rider like me meant it would be challenging. We were in the desert‚ which meant sand. Lots and lots of sand. The Scrambler 1200 X is just as capable off-road as the XE‚ but its reduced suspension travel is less forgiving of hard hits. All test bikes we rode were equipped with accessory engine guards. Within a few minutes of leaving the hotel‚ we turned off the pavement and onto a sandy track. We paused briefly to switch over to off-road riding modes. I was on the XE and selected Off-Road‚ which turns off rear ABS and reduces traction control intervention. In the soft stuff‚ the TC light kept flashing and killing my drive. After struggling for about a mile‚ I stopped and realized I was still in Road mode. On the Scrambler 1200s‚ the mode button must be cycled to select the desired mode‚ and then the menu joystick must be pressed to confirm the change. I had overlooked that second step. Frustrated as I was by the TC intervention‚ I selected (and confirmed) Off-Road Pro mode (all nannies off‚ game on) and pinned it. The Scrambler 1200 X (shown) and XE are both well-balanced and is to control during climbs and descents. In no time‚ I was up on the pegs‚ elbows out‚ gassing my way down sandy two-track and wide-open washes doing my best impression of Malcolm Smith‚ and having the time of my life. Sand is one of those surfaces that‚ if you can accept it rather than fight it and embrace the “gas on‚ brain off” riding style‚ brings special rewards. Keeping a light grip on the handlebar and bodyweight to the rear‚ letting the front tire float and find its way‚ and steering by weighting the pegs allows the bike to glide over the sand. At just over 500 lb wet‚ the Scrambler 1200 XE is more than twice the weight of dirtbikes that typically ply sandy trails‚ but with enough speed‚ it becomes a true desert sled. A skid plate is standard equipment on both the Scrambler 1200 X and XE. After the sandy washes of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park‚ we entered the Ocotillo Wells OHV area and chased each other across sandy plains through Devil’s Slide‚ up and down steep hills and ridges near Shell Reef‚ and north through a rocky‚ hilly landscape to the Badlands. After working our way through the Arroyo Salado sand wash‚ we entered the tight‚ narrow‚ winding Tierra Del Sol canyon‚ which wasn’t much wider than the deeply rutted two-track trail at the bottom. We carved our way along the ruts like following a narrow bobsled chute‚ keeping our speed up to avoid getting bogged down in the sand. Mixing work and play at Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Area. By that time‚ we’d been riding for a few hours‚ and I was getting fatigued. A last-second twitch of the bars to dodge a big‚ embedded stone put me on a collision course with another one. I took a low-speed digger into the sand‚ which was a relief because it gave me a chance to catch my breath. Right behind me was Fred Britton‚ lead instructor at Jeff Stanton Adventures‚ who had been on my six riding a 650-lb Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer‚ making it look easy. He helped me pick up the fallen XE and encouraged me by saying “You’re doing great!” The Scrambler 1200 XE has a full color TFT display with multiple themes. The Scrambler 1200 X has a more basic LCD/TFT display. Review After climbing back on the XE and climbing out of the canyon‚ we did photo passes on a jeep hill with sandy approaches. During all photo stops‚ we did passes on both the X and the XE‚ which provided an opportunity for quick back-to-back comparisons. Launching them off a jump gave me more appreciation for the additional suspension on the XE to absorb big hits and landings‚ but I also liked the extra steering leverage of its wider handlebar. Which is Better? | Triumph Scrambler 1200 After the morning’s off-road ride‚ our big group crowded around a long table in a dark‚ dingy back room at Alamo Mexican Restaurant in Salton City for lunch. Over stale chips and watery salsa‚ everyone talked loudly and excitedly about the ride‚ the route‚ the challenges‚ the fun‚ and how well the Scrambler 1200s performed. While most preferred the XE for the off-road portion of the ride‚ some appreciated its more compact feel and lower center of gravity. 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE in Baja Orange / Phantom Black Based purely on the riding experience‚ I’d pick the XE over the X. Its larger size better suits my large frame‚ and its additional cornering clearance on the street and extra suspension stroke in the dirt are big bonuses. Its top-shelf brakes‚ Off-Road Pro mode‚ and up-spec full TFT display also make it more desirable. But for those who spend most of their time on pavement and wants or needs the lower seat height‚ then the X will better fit their needs – and they’ll save $1‚700. 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 X in Ash Gray Regardless of model‚ what I’ve loved about the Scrambler 1200 platform since it was first unveiled in 2018 is its drop-dead gorgeous styling. With its high pipes‚ round headlight‚ sculpted tank‚ bench seat‚ and spoked wheels‚ it has the undeniable magnetism of a classic. But hidden beneath the surface is a full-on adventure bike equipped with the latest tech. Without the physical and visual bulk of the bodywork that most Transformer-like ADVs have‚ the Scrambler 1200 looks and feels lighter while also conveying a carefree spirit. 2024 Scrambler 1200 X (Scrambler 1200 XE) Specs Base Price: $13‚595 ($15‚295) Website: TriumphMotorcycles.com Warranty: 2 yrs.‚ unltd. miles Engine Type: Liquid-cooled‚ transverse parallel-Twin‚ SOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl. Displacement: 1‚200cc Bore x Stroke: 97.6 x 80mm Horsepower: 89 hp @ 7‚000 rpm (factory claim) Torque: 81 lb-ft @ 4‚250 rpm (factory claim) Transmission: 6-speed‚ cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch Final Drive: Chain Wheelbase: 60.0 in. (61.8 in.) Rake/Trail: 26.2 degrees/4.9 in. (26.9 degrees/5.1 in.) Seat Height: 32.3 in. (34.25 in.) Wet Weight: 503 lb (507 lb) Fuel Capacity: 4.0 gal. The post 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 X/XE Review | First Ride appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Need another reason to put President Trump back in the White House? I can’t think of a better one than this! This video is an amazing compilation of George Soros’ son‚ Alex Soros‚ WEF Lieutenant Yuval Noah Harari‚ and many others all basically admitting that if Trump gets back in‚ it will be the death blow to their “global order”. That’s a direct quote! How awesome is that? Please share this video (posted below) far and wide! Want to knock out the WEF and the “New World Order”? Put Trump back in to finish the job! Alex Soros: “One man‚ Donald Trump took that all away.” *Hangs head in shame* Yuval Harari: “If Donald Trump is elected again‚ it is likely to be the death blow to what remains of the global order.” Maher: “I was afraid for my own well-being. I thought I could end up in Guantanamo Bay‚ I think I still could.” MSNBC: “A lot of us joke darkly that in a second term‚ a lot of us will end up in orange jumpsuits in Guantanamo Bay.” Comey: “Think about what four years of a retribution Presidency might look like.” *Gitmo currently being expanded as we speak* Is this all just shock and awe rhetoric or are these people really this afraid? Watch here: Alex Soros: “One man‚ Donald Trump took that all away.” *Hangs head in shame* Yuval Harari: “If Donald Trump is elected again‚ it is likely to be the death blow to what remains of the global order.” Maher: “I was afraid for my own well-being. I thought I could end up in… pic.twitter.com/kb24YjwiGp — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) January 19‚ 2024 Share!

The picture above shows Barron Trump in 2015. Oh my how much things have changed! New photos snapped during the funeral of Melania’s mother show just how much Barron now towers over everyone‚ including President Trump himself‚ who is not exactly short. We knew he had been growing but it looks like the growth spurt continues! Check this out: Wow….Barron towering over President Trump! pic.twitter.com/Dtvi6II59t — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) January 19‚ 2024 Also notice the pure class and dignity. President Trump raised a WONDERFUL family! And look at this one!! Barron Trump absolutely towers over his father… Photo captures the sad moment the casket is lifted into the hearse for Melania’s mother. pic.twitter.com/vit28vVS8W — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) January 19‚ 2024 And since I know someone will say he’s standing on a step or hill or slope‚ let’s put that to bed. Check this one out: Melania never gets enough praise.She is married to the world’s most famous and persecuted man‚ with whom she produced a towering marvel of a son‚ and even here at one of life’s most brutal moments‚ she looks poised and elegant.She has such underrated feminine strength. Lifting… pic.twitter.com/ecsHbhu2ks — Krista Monroe (@MsKristaMonroe) January 19‚ 2024 This was from a little while ago: Barron is HUGE! https://t.co/ParGvmfDVc — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) January 19‚ 2024 And I also saw this‚ which I thought was pretty uncanny: Alexander The Great Barron Trump The resemblance is uncanny. Also‚ Barron looks like he doesn’t take any crap from anyone…. pic.twitter.com/0XVrTZdExz — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) January 19‚ 2024 Here is more‚ from our last report on Barron: New Photo Of Barron Trump Just Dropped And He Got Even TALLER Barron Trump keeps on growing! A Christmas photo of the Trump family all together was posted on X‚ but there’s one person who stands out the most‚ and that’s Donald Trump’s youngest son‚ Barron Trump. Barron‚ in the photo‚ is seen towering over his father‚ who stands at  6’3. Take a look: Barron Trump places the angel on the tree without a step ladder. pic.twitter.com/olxdxMUlmB — Raheem. (@RaheemKassam) December 26‚ 2023 Barron Trump is on pace to be 14 feet tall pic.twitter.com/lTAbZMsPmi — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) December 27‚ 2023 As some of you may already know‚ Trump’s youngest son‚ Barron‚ hit a major growth spurt over the last two years‚ and he is now pushing 7 feet tall. Barron‚ for the most part‚ has been kept away from the public’s eye. Besides the recent Christmas dinner‚ photo Barron was spotted in NYC with his mother‚ Melania. The two were seen together getting into an SUV in downtown New York. Just look at how tall he is compared to the man holding the door: Video: Melania and Barron Trump leaving Trump Tower earlier today pic.twitter.com/XJHP24nbwM — FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) June 14‚ 2023 Per The Daily Mail: Melania Trump was spotted stepping out of Trump Tower on Wednesday with her son Barron. The former first lady was casually dressed in a green shirt and white pants while 17-year-old Barron was in a suit and tie. The mom-and-son duo got got into a black SUV while an assistant helped load up several Louis Vuitton bags‚ worth over $8000‚ and suit bags featuring the presidential emblem. Secret Service agents were on hand to watch over. NATIONAL POLL: Are You Happy Melania Replaced Michelle As First Lady? Here is some of our prior reporting: Barron Is Now At Least 6’7” Tall! Have you seen Barron Trump recently? Dude is TALL! Some accounts have him at 6’7” tall… …while others say almost 7’0”. Wow. Here’s a recent video: Barron is now 6’7” tall! @DailyNoahNew WOW! pic.twitter.com/GVHmdibzoK — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) June 14‚ 2023 These next ones show it even better… And make it look like 7’0” is probably more accurate: Barron Trump Is Now Almost 7ft TALL? There haven’t been many reports about Barron Trump‚ in the last year or so. For the most part‚ Barron has been tucked away and no photos of him have hit the web. Until now…. A new photo of Barron Trump has emerged and the photo reveals that Barron is now 6’8. The crazy part about it is he’s just 16 years old. Take a look at him: Barron Trump. pic.twitter.com/q5SuVX5HF6 — Barron Updates (@TheBarronTrump1) June 19‚ 2022 Since Barron Trump is trending‚ I will say this. That kid is COOL as heck‚ and STRONG as heck too. #MyBuddy — Dr.Darrell Scott (@PastorDScott) June 20‚ 2022 President Trump stands at 6’3 and Melania Trump stands at a solid 5’11‚ so it’s not too far-fetched that Barron is so tall. Many users took to Twitter to advocate for Barron to play basketball: The Florida Gators basketball should recruit Barron Trump and he’ll wear # 45 pic.twitter.com/jkPCr1eP1J — 888 Good Troubles (@LebergerDavid) June 20‚ 2022 Why does Barron Trump look like a freshman on the Gonzaga basketball team? pic.twitter.com/zYkH2AKtDf — Kmess ✭ (@kmess22) June 20‚ 2022 How much taller do you think Barron can grow? Speaking of Baron‚ have you seen this? REVIEW: The Baron Trump Novels | Marked TRUE By Snopes! REVIEW: The Baron Trump Novels | Marked TRUE By Snopes! Ok folks‚ this is where it gets weird. REALLY weird. Longtime readers of WeLoveTrump know that we bring you the real news.  No BS. If we can't establish a story as true‚ we don't run with it. Now "true" is not always what the Far-Left Snopes says‚ but when even the Leftist Snopes agrees with a story as being correct‚ then you know it's something they can't even deny it with any kind of spin. You know‚ kind of like this meme that I love making fun of the Facebook "fact checkers": Ok‚ so this is real. Buckle up. I don't even know what the odds are for something like this happening‚ but..... In 1890‚ an author named Ingersoll Lockwood published two books called the Baron Trump novels. Yup. That would be odd enough. But one is titled "The Last President." In the books‚ young Baron has a mentor named "Don". And a lot of action after the election takes place on 5th Avenue in New York City (which is where Trump Tower is located). I'm not making any of this up. And that's just the BEGINNING of where it gets weird! From Wikipedia: The Baron Trump novels are two children's novels written in 1889 and 1893 by the American author and lawyer Ingersoll Lockwood. They remained obscure until 2017‚ when they received media attention for perceived similarities between their protagonist and U.S. President Donald Trump. Lockwood published the first novel‚ Travels and adventures of Little Baron Trump and his wonderful dog Bulger‚ in 1889‚ and its sequel‚ Baron Trump's Marvelous Underground Journey‚ in 1893. The novels recount the adventures of the German boy Wilhelm Heinrich Sebastian Von Troomp‚ who goes by "Baron Trump"‚ as he discovers weird underground civilizations‚ offends the natives‚ flees from his entanglements with local women‚ and repeats this pattern until arriving back home at Castle Trump.[1] The novels were part of a trend in U.S. children's literature that responded to the demand for fantastic adventure stories triggered by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland (1865). They were‚ however‚ indifferently received and did not enter the canon of children's literature.[1] An 1891 reviewer wrote about one of Lockwood's novels: "The author labors through three hundred pages of fantastic and grotesque narrative‚ now and then striking a spark of wit; but the sparks emit little light and no warmth‚ and one has to fumble for the story."[2] In July 2017‚ the books were rediscovered by Internet forum users‚ and then the media‚ who pointed out similarities between the protagonist and U.S. President Donald Trump.[1] Jaime Fuller wrote in Politico that Baron Trump is "precocious‚ restless‚ and prone to get in trouble"‚ often mentions his massive brain‚ and has a personalized insult for most people he meets. Fuller also notes that Baron Trump lives in a building named after himself‚ "Castle Trump"; while the real-life Donald Trump had lived in Trump Tower for decades. Furthermore‚ Donald Trump's youngest son is named Barron Trump.[1] Chris Riotta noted in Newsweek that Baron Trump's adventures begin in Russia. Riotta also mentioned another book of Ingersoll's‚ 1900; or‚ The Last President‚ in which New York City is riven by protests following the shock victory of a populist candidate in the 1896 presidential election who brings on the downfall of the American republic.[3][4] As of July 2017‚ filmmaker and Trump supporter Leigh Scott was reported to plan a crowdsourcing campaign to produce a feature film adaptation of the Baron Trump novels.[3] The entire book is archived and available for free here. Look at the cover page...it even LOOKS like Barron! It's available on Amazon here. Even Snopes rates it "Mostly True": Forget for a moment the seemingly endless series of revelations about the Trump White House’s staffing woes‚ the Russia investigation‚ and the Seth Rich conspiracy. A pressing matter‚ largely ignored by the mainstream media has come up: Is Donald Trump a time traveler? The question has been circulating on conspiracy theory web sites for several months and is backed by various pieces of “evidence” (such as Donald Trump’s uncle John Trump’s purported relationship with Nikola Tesla). Now a series of books published over century ago is receiving attention for their seemingly all-too-eerie connections to the Trump family. The books‚ one of which is titled Baron Trump’s Marvelous Underground Journey‚ have been discussed on both reddit and 4chan: Baron Trump’s Marvelous Underground Journey‚ and 1900: or‚ The Last President‚ are indeed real books by writer Ingersoll Lockwood. (We haven’t been able to uncover any evidence proving that Donald Trump and his family have access to a time machine‚ however). Both of the books are archived by the Library of Congress and can be read in full on Archive.org. Baron Trump’s Marvelous Underground Journey was published in 1893 and 1900: or‚ The Last President came out a few years later. According to the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction‚ Lockwood penned at least one other book about the Baron Trump character‚ The Travels and Adventures of Little Baron Trump and His Wonderful Dog Bulgar‚ which was published in 1890. A July 2017 article in Newsweek noted several prescient-seeming connections‚ such as the novel’s Russian setting‚ a character named “Don‚” and a “Fifth Avenue Hotel” in New York City‚ where Trump Tower currently stands: There are some incredible connections to be made to the first family of the United States and Lockwood’s novels from the turn of the 19th century. For starters‚ the main character’s name is the same as President Donald Trump’s son‚ albeit spelt differently. Trump’s adventures begin in Russia‚ and are guided thanks to directions provided by “the master of all masters‚” a man named “Don.” Before leaving for his voyage through the unknown‚ Trump is told of his family’s motto: “The pathway to glory is strewn with pitfalls and dangers.” […] But by Lockwood’s third novel‚ The Last President‚ things become even more eerily linked to the present day. The story begins with a scene from a panicked New York City in early November‚ describing a “state of uproar” after the election of an enormously opposed outsider candidate. “The entire East Side is in a state of uproar‚” police officers shouted through the streets‚ warning city folk to stay indoors for the night. “Mobs of vast size are organizing under the lead of anarchists and socialists‚ and threaten to plunder and despoil the houses of the rich who have wronged and oppressed them for so many years.” “The Fifth Avenue Hotel will be the first to feel the fury of the mob‚” the novel continues‚ citing an address in New York City where Trump Tower now stands. “Would the troops be in time to save it?” Think that's weird? Still not even getting started. This video does an amazing job explaining all the details. Like....who ended up with all of Nikola Tesla's inventions? Donald Trump's uncle. Yup. It's true. Please enjoy: Want more WEIRD Trump family connections? Here's even more‚ from Newsweek: Ingersoll Lockwood‚ an American political writer‚ lawyer and novelist‚ combined a unique mixture of science fiction and fantasy into his novels from the late 1800s. Two of his most popular works of literature were illustrated children’s stories‚ focusing on a peculiar fictional character whose name rings a bell in 2017: Baron Trump. Trump‚ an aristocratically wealthy young man living in Castle Trump‚ is the protagonist of Lockwood’s first two fictional novels‚ The Travels and Adventures of Little Baron Trump and His Wonderful Dog Bulgar and Baron Trump’s Marvelous Underground Journey. The little boy‚ who has an unending imagination and “a very active brain‚” is bored of the luxurious lifestyle he has grown so accustomed to. In a twist of fate‚ Trump visits Russia to embark on an extraordinary adventure that will shape the rest of his life. Lockwood’s final novel arrived in 1896‚ titled The Last President. There are some incredible connections to be made to the first family of the United States and Lockwood’s novels from the turn of the 19th century. For starters‚ the main character’s name is the same as President Donald Trump’s son‚ albeit spelt differently. Trump’s adventures begin in Russia‚ and are guided thanks to directions provided by “the master of all masters‚” a man named “Don.” Before leaving for his voyage through the unknown‚ Trump is told of his family’s motto: “The pathway to glory is strewn with pitfalls and dangers.” Illustrations from the novels depict Trump dressed in lavish‚ old-fashioned clothing and jewelry as he departs from Castle Trump and begins his voyage‚ heading to Russia to locate an entrance into alternate dimensions. But by Lockwood’s third novel‚ The Last President‚ things become even more eerily linked to the present day.The story begins with a scene from a panicked New York City in early November‚ describing a “state of uproar” after the election of an enormously opposed outsider candidate. “The entire East Side is in a state of uproar‚” police officers shouted through the streets‚ warning city folk to stay indoors for the night. “Mobs of vast size are organizing under the lead of anarchists and socialists‚ and threaten to plunder and despoil the houses of the rich who have wronged and oppressed them for so many years.” “The Fifth Avenue Hotel will be the first to feel the fury of the mob‚” the novel continues‚ citing an address in New York City where Trump Tower now stands. “Would the troops be in time to save it?” Oh‚ and have you seen Baron recently? Barron Trump Is Now Pushing 7ft TALL