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Please call for rates directly: i-phone :  (786) 423 3131 - agata or text (from usa phones only pls) by e-mail ( preferred ) :  [email protected].

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Exclusively Private DINNER or LUNCH cruise for 2 (4)(6)

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 EXCLUSIVELY    PRIVATE  DINNER   CRUISE

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Dear Customer - please read before calling

We specialize exclusively in QUALITY  PRIVATE  charters on sailing yachts with unique min. half day itinerary into Biscayne Bay, of which PRIVATE DINNER sail is the most premium package 

>>> Private dinner sail in not a budget option - it is the most expensive premium package in our offer - requiring lots of preparations and 2 person crew

Private outing can be catered ( see private Dinner Cruise below ) on Beneteau 461 or Leopard 46 - from $2000-5000

I f you are more on a budget please consider non-catered (bring your own food) as a day or an afternoon/sunset sail ( see -> Day Sails ) from $799

Our private dining sails are our most premium packages - requiring a lot of extra preparations by the crew - none of dining sails is a simple trip. Dining sails require advanced reservations and full day work for the crew for a half day sail

We  do not operate group sails  - nor public buffet style dinner cruises. However if i f you are looking for public cruise - check RiverBoat Public cruise in Fort Lauderdale - offering cheap buffet style 1 h trip in river canals of Fort Lauderdale or Miami Bayside for public boat tours.

Our private cruise is exclusively for one group - mostly 2 people, but we can cater with full dinner for max 4 (Beneteau 461) and 12 (Leopard 4600) — > with QUALITY menu and HEALTHY ingredients and FRESHLY prepared dishes aboard.

Each vessel with different cheff mate offers different food choices.

HEALTHY  lifestyle and QUALITY food is important to us and for majority of our clients who choose us. We use only premium ingredients - we try to be ORGANIC when possible*, we are also open to  gluten-free foods  (quinoa, millet etc) or vegetarian dishes.  We don't buy  the cheapest, low quality ingredients - for our guest we offer the BEST and healthy products *. 

*“Wind Runner” - We do not use toxic teflon, nor aluminum nor plastic dishes for cooking nor storing nor serving -   only stainless steel or casted iron or glass .  We use healthy oils such as organic COCONUT OIL , organic BUTTER , and per request olive oil. 

Leopard 4600 can comfortably cater to 6-12 person group ( different menu applies - please request

Private dining can be offered on

- luxury Beneteau 461  - Miami - premium dinner up to 4 / catering as platters up to 10-12 guests

- a luxury  Leopard cat 4600 - we can offer corporate receptions with catering, small weddings and fine service for private groups up to 12 (more standardized quality buffet style dining)

Pls review the description and email us for more details if private charters is what you are looking for 

PICTURES      PICTURES from dinner sails here .

CONTACT US - email preferred 

PHONE  :  (786) 423 3131

or E-MAIL:  [email protected]

Due to extensive amount of preparations for any quality dinner sail - reservations require ADVANCED booking to schedule the crew ( captain and mate/cheff) and purchase QUALITY ingredients for individual trip (it takes min 3 hrs to provision for each dinner sail plus yacht preparation) as your meal is freshly prepared aboard.

“No dinner” sail option is also available - please see DAY SAILS

Upon crew availability 24 h notice is a minimum  - but pls note that the crew and  cheff is not on standby 24/7 - we are professional people with personal lives - that would be very thankful for an advanced notice - so we can plan and prepare BEST to provide you with an ULTIMATE service.

>>>> see MENUS on the bottom of this page

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----> OUR  MENU 

- or tell us your preferences - request current menu option by e-mail - [email protected] 

- please email for current offer and current food rates (as they may change) 

>  our meals are freshly prepared  (not pre-made, not microwaved) - made from scratch (not package: exception pasta and ravioli) using QUALITY fresh premium, organic (when available) ingredients.  Local Fish is purchased fresh caught before the charter from premium suppliers.

>> we do not use microwave to make/heat up the food

>>> BYOB - feel free to bring a bottle of wine for dinner ( we provide non alcoholic beverages)

>>>> dinner on Wind Runner includes Premium Cappucino (organic milk) or tea & dessert (choose same for the whole group): Key Lime Pie or Cheese Cake  or leave your choice to us :-) (other choices available  eg Tiramisu, Tuxedo triple layer or other quality bar cakes etc  (some subst. $5-10) ,  special requests for B-day cakes - from $35

>>>>> our menu are fully customized - please let us know your favorites 

>>>>>> We can also offer 3-4 course packages - request sample menu 

STARTERS  (as First Course with dinner only) rate - depending on size and selection

Fresh Green Leaf Salad with fresh fruit garnish

Caprese Salad (Fresh Mozzarella with  tomato and fresh basil) 

Prosciutto de Parma with Cantaloupe or Goat Cheese

Bruschetta : 1. Traditional (tomato and basil) or salsa    2. Smoked Salmon with Crème fraîche and capers   (special request for caviar $$$)   3. Caprese (Mozzarella and Tomato)

APPETIZERS / PLATTERS  (see bottom of the page for more), e.g.: 

Cheese and Fruit Platter (House Premium Selection or per request American) fruit and crackers, 

Meat Platter (Premium   Cold Cuts  Selection - (depending on size and selection) - good for appetizer or lunch - good for sandwiches  

Antipasto Platter - cold cuts / cheeses with olives etc 

Vegetable Tray with veggie dip - depending on vegetable selection/size 

Fresh Fruit Platter - depending on fruit selection 

DINNER COURSE:

Dinner course (except pasta dishes) is accompanied by  rice & asparagus or  rice & broccoli.   If you prefer different vegetable sides, please choose  same side veggies for both of you . Substitutes $0-$5-$10 additional depending on choices. 

Dessert (Key Lime Pie or Cheese Cake - same for both) and Captain's famous Cuban cappuccino are  included . Other desserts available $$$ including B-day cakes

VEGETABLE SIDES

Let us know what you like 

1. basic options come with rice and asparagus

2. upgrades : garlic roasted potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, yams=sweet potato, cous cous, quinoa, barley, brown rice (French fries not available) (sauce counts as one side)

3. Other: mixed vegetables (broccoli/cauliflower or broccoli/cauliflower/baby carrots), snow peas, sautéed  baby spinach, sautéed baby arugula, broccoli, sauteed broccoli rabe (upon availability), zucchini, squash, eggplant, sauteed baby bella mushrooms or white mushrooms, Portabella mushrooms, sauteed red, yellow, green peppers

MENU     (*Premium menu) - rates for two guests (inquire if more guests).  Pls request updated rates by e-mail:

some dishes my not be available on certain days ( available menu will be provide by e-mail) 

- STEAKS  (Filet Mignon*, Skirt, Sirloin, Ribeye*, Strip, Flank ) - marinated in our special sour orange marinade or BBQ sauce (mushroom sauce counts as one side) - from 

-  FISH  (your choice of local or imported premium* fish):      Tilapia,   Cod Fish, Grouper*,   Mahi-Mahi*,   Wild Snapper*,   Salmon,   Yellowfin (Ahi) Tuna**,    Chilean Sea Bass** ,      or let us know any fish you like ... we purchase fresh fish only - just before the charter in Local Fish Market (local fish) or Fresh Market/Wholefoods - seasoned in olive oil or in a sauce (dill, cream, smoked salmon, mushroom, etc) or tropical way - Fish is Agata's speciality  

LOCAL FISH - fresh local fish (purchased just before the charter from local fisheries ): Snapper, Grouper, Mahi Mahi $160 for two (this rate also included provisioning /driving)

- PREMIUM MENU - Florida LOBSTER TAIL(s)  over vegetables - rate depends on lobster size (pls specify size)  ( small or large Lobster Tail) seasonal   

- PREMUM COMBO PLATES  Filet Mignon &  FL Lobster Tail - COMBO  (min. 2 orders),  Filet Mignon &  Premium Fish (Chilean Sea Bass , Tuna) (min. 2 orders), Lobster Tails and Chilean Sea bass

-  CHICKEN  Breast or tender Chicken Thighs Milanese   (rate for two with dessert), 

- CHICKEN in Almond Butter sauce and nuts 

- Salmon Roll up with Crab Meat 

-  Premium Pasta Dishes  - Agata's speciality - same pasta for the whole group (max 2 - some 4)

1. Rigatone in creamy SMOKED SALMON sauce    and piece of SALMON - Agata's favourite .... 

2. Pasta (your choice) with home made MEATBALLS (Agata's family recipe) and tomato sauce OR homemade BOLOGNESE sauce (homemade sauce - not from jar)

3. see more pastas below

------->  APPETIZERS - PICNIC PLATTERS

 - pls request current selection and rates as they may have changed

Party Platters - Premium Quality (rate depends on number of guests and selection) - rates for platters (not charter)

Cheese Platter with fresh fruit and crackers or    Premium European Selection for two, $ - Medium, $- large (5-6 guests) - we prepare it aboard

Meat (Antipasto) Platter   Gourmet Wrap Sandwich Platter - from $- ordered

Mediterranean Platter

Classic Collection Meat & Cheese  

Fresh Fruit Platte r

Crudites w/ Creamy Dip - from $

(you can also order platters in the local store and bring aboard) - pls apprecite the crew for extra service they do on any charter with catering 

you are welcome to bring your own food - no charge for cold snacks/ ready to eat food , if cooking involved    (BBQ, dinner course service - same rate as for dine will full crew fees - pls appreciate the crew for this extra service

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For birthday charters we can also provide B-day cakes and special desserts - let us know ahead ($25+) or bring your own.

Unfortunately, our insurance policy does not allow us to purchase alcoholic beverages for you - so please BYOB - bottle of wine or champagne is fine, you can also bring your cooler aboard

$7,500 up to 13 guest

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Food & Drink Options

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• 01:00 – Return to dock

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What's Included

Premium Dinner for up to 2 guests: $2300

Includes dinner prepared on board by our chef

5 Course Gourmet meal

Captain. Steward/Stewardess

4 Hour Yacht Charter

Each Additional Guest : $ 200

Happy Ours Pre Fixe Menu

Amuse bouche, starters (choice of two), shaved fennel salad.

Green Apple, Fresh Herbs, Roquefort Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette, Pecans

Seared Crab Cake

Charred Corn Salad, Chipotle Aioli, Arugula, Scallions

Goat Cheese Crostini

Fig Jam, Roasted Peppers, Mixed Greens, Toasted Pecans, Citrus Vinaigrette

Buccatini all'Amatriciana

Pancetta, Marinara, Red Chili Flakes, Pecorino

Mains (Choice of One)

Filet mignon.

Yukon Gold Mash, Charred Kale, Baby Carrots, Beurre Rouge

Lobster Tail

Parmesan Risotto, Mushroom Medley, Asparagus Tips, Charred Lemon

Eggplant and Zucchini Roulade

Asparagus, French Beans, Marinara, Basil, Pecorino

16oz Wagyu Ribeye (Additional $150)

Roasted Potato Medley, Seasonal Vegetables, Red Chimichuri

Chilean Sea Bass (Additional $50)

Couscous, Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette, Asparagus, Spring Onion

Fresh Tagliolini with Shaved Truffles (Additional $75)

Oraganic Butter, Sauvignon Blanc

To Finish (Choice of One)

Chocolate torte.

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Goat Cheese Mousse

Black Berries, Wild flower Honey, Ginger Snap Crumb

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The sleeping area located on the lower deck features two large welcoming cabins that offer a relaxing space with beautiful details. Design, technology and materials provide excellent service and safety for charter guests in pursuit of a high-quality and unique experience at sea.

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Below deck, the cabin has a full bathroom, plus all the comfort features you would expect from a luxury cruiser yacht at a great price.

This beautiful luxury yacht offers elegant and comfortable accommodation including the owner's cabin, extending over the full beam.

The vessel also boasts a generous 42-square-metre flybridge, designed for maximum versatility. A water slide and jet ski are available for additional charge.

This modern yacht will provide you with an unforgettable experience around Miami Bay.

This yacht is equipped with two bedrooms, two restrooms, one living room, one kitchen, open areas for Bluetooth audio system and a water matt.

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An evolution of our original design, the VanDutch 40 Walk Around (WA) offers an enhanced cockpit layout to improve flow of movement to the foredeck, delivering additional seating and lounging spaces. Building on the Dutch savoir-faire of Frank Mulder’s design, the VanDutch 40 WA is instantly recognizable as a member of our family of powerful and stylish boats, but with enhanced features.

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If there’s  one thing that travelers really love, is embarking on boat tours !

These immersive adventures offer a unique perspective on the surrounding landscapes, wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences.

Whether you’re seeking a scenic escape, a thrilling wildlife encounter, a taste of local traditions, or even getting knowledge of the city’s architecture,  boat tours provide a gateway to unforgettable memories .

Spot playful dolphins leaping through the waves, majestic whales gracefully gliding through the depths, explore hidden coves, and glide through serene waterways… A boat tour offers endless possibilities!

But what journey captivated the traveler the most in the past months?

Gathering TourScanner data, we are able to share what are the  most popular and booked boat tours in the US .

1 – New York City: Navigating the Iconic Skyline of the Big Apple

The trophy for the most booked boat tour in the US goes to New York City!

With over 37 thousand reviews,  New York City’s boat tours  offer a breathtaking panorama of one of the world’s most iconic skylines.

Embark on a journey along the Hudson River and witness the majestic Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and democracy. Glide past the towering skyscrapers of Manhattan, including the Empire State Building and the One World Trade Center, each narrating its own story of the city’s rich history.

For a different perspective, take an evening cruise and see the city lights dance on the water, creating a dazzling display of urban brilliance.

And for those interested in a blend of culinary delights and scenic views, a dinner cruise around Manhattan offers a taste of New York’s renowned cuisine while cruising past its illuminated landmarks.

Read more about the best boat tours in NYC – A complete list!

2. Miami: Unveiling the Magic of Biscayne Bay

A city pulsating with energy and adorned with sun-kissed shores unveils a mesmerizing aquatic world through Biscayne Bay boat tours.

With over 34 thousand reviews on TourScanner, whatever boating experience you are dreaming of, a boat tour in Miami can offer it to you!

A Biscayne Bay sightseeing cruise takes you to the Port of Miami, Miami Beach, the Downtown Miami skyline, and Millionaire’s Row, the street where Miami’s rich and famous once lived.

Looking for some marine life but don’t want to get wet? No problem! A glass-bottom boat ride is the best way to experience marine flora and fauna without having to dive.

Feeling adventurous and looking for some thrill? Experience an exciting high-speed speedboat ride! Zip and veer into Biscayne Bay as you pass the sights around the bay.

As you can see,  Miami offers plenty of boat tour options  and I’m sure you’ll find one for you! No wonder the city has the most booked rate for boat tours, huh?!

3. New Orleans: Cruise Through the Heart of the Swamps

Making its way to the top with over 33 thousand reviews, New Orleans is the third US destination with the most booking rates for boat tours!

A  boat tour experience in New Orleans will take you to the swamps and marshlands on a high-speed airboat ride ! Get ready to be face-to-face with some alligators and look for other wildlife, such as diverse bird species in their natural habitat.

But hey, if encountering alligators is just too hardcore for you, choose a jazz cruise! The 2-hour experience will have you boarding an authentic riverboat for a fun cruise up the famed Mississippi River. It offers a unique view of the New Orleans skyline while being serenaded by the saxophone. If you’re looking for the ultimate experience, add having lunch onboard!

4. Chicago: Exploring the Architectural Wonders of the Windy City

Chicago’s boat tours , attracting over 29 thousand reviews, provide an unparalleled perspective of the city’s renowned architecture.

The Chicago River weaves through a canyon of skyscrapers, offering a unique vantage point to view architectural marvels like the Willis Tower, the Wrigley Building, and the Tribune Tower.

Expert guides provide insights into the city’s architectural history, blending stories of design and innovation. For a different experience, a Lake Michigan cruise offers stunning views of Chicago’s skyline from the tranquil waters, especially enchanting during sunset.

In addition, specialty tours, such as jazz-themed cruises or fireworks viewing tours, add a unique flavor to the Chicago boat tour experience, combining the city’s cultural offerings with its architectural beauty.

Read more:  15 Best Chicago Architecture Boat Tours

5. Oahu: Snorkeling Adventures in Waikiki and Sunset Parties

Getting close to the 20-thousand review count and fifth place for US destinations with the most booked boat tours… Oahu!

Witness the captivating beauty of Waikiki while on a boat tour in Oahu . Snorkel amidst vibrant coral reefs and encounter playful sea turtles, colorful fish, and even graceful manta rays. Experience the tranquility of the bay, as you float in the warm waters, surrounded by a mesmerizing underwater world.

If you’re looking to have a good time with friends, opt for a premium sunset party cruise! Take in the glow of Diamond Head, listen to a live DJ, and enjoy drinks on a new luxury powerboat.

6. San Francisco: A Journey through the Golden Gate and Alcatraz

San Francisco, a city blending innovation and natural beauty, unveils its splendor through a boat tour. With 17 thousand reviews, it is clear that the activity is a must while visiting town.

Glide past Alcatraz, the notorious former prison, and imagine the stories that unfolded within its walls. Learn how San Francisco’s bridges were built, plus facts about earthquakes, architecture, and Native American culture courtesy of your audio guide.

Pass by sites such as Angel Island State Park and Pier 39 with its sea lions, and explore the charming town of Sausalito, nestled across the bay, known for its vibrant art scene and stunning waterfront views.

There are also many other options to  experience a boat tour in San Francisco . From sunset sail tours that serve beverages while you watch the sun sink into the Pacific to a boat tour with drinks and meals included for you to see unmissable sites along the bay while sipping a cocktail and tasting local dishes.

7. Savannah: Unraveling the Historic Charm of the Savannah River

Savannah, a city steeped in history and renowned for its antebellum architecture, unveils its captivating essence through Savannah River boat tours.

As you glide along the serene river, you’ll discover a blend of picturesque beauty and captivating stories.

Embrace the enchanting atmosphere and learn about Savannah’s story as you pass by iconic landmarks such as Old Fort Jackson, all while feasting on a delicious southern-style buffet.

For sure, a  boat tour in Savannah, Georgia, is an experience like no other !

8. Panama City Beach: A Thrilling Adventure on the Gulf of Mexico

Panama City Beach, a vibrant coastal resort town, unveils its exhilarating beauty through Gulf of Mexico boat tours.

As you venture into the open waters, you’ll experience a thrilling blend of water sports, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking scenery.

Cruise to Shell Island and search for wild dolphins on a catamaran sailing trip, go open water to explore a shipwreck or even choose a speedboat ride to spark your adrenaline.

A  boat tour in Panama City Beach is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the underwater world  while exploring vibrant coral reefs and encountering colorful marine life.

Spot playful dolphins, graceful manatees, and even majestic sea turtles as you glide through the waters. Witness the breathtaking beauty of sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico, creating a magical spectacle of colors and reflections.

It wraps up the list of most booked boat tours in the US for a reason!

The United States offers a plethora of stunning waterways and captivating destinations, making it an ideal destination for boat tours.

From the scenic beauty of Biscayne Bay to marine encounters in Waikiki,  boat tours provide a unique and unforgettable way to experience the country’s diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage .

Whether you’re seeking underwater encounters with marine life, breathtaking panoramic views, or a taste of local cuisine, boat tours have something for everyone.

So, embark on an adventure and discover the magic of America’s waterways through these captivating boat tours.

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Trump the Lion, or Trump the Lyin’?

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Opinion Columnist, reporting from Milwaukee

No one has ever said that Donald Trump doesn’t know a good story when he hears one.

Trump is a master of narrative. Not always true narrative, and not always rational narrative. But the man knows dramatic narrative.

The former president lived through one of the most harrowing episodes in American history, and, thank God, survived it. And for his nomination acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night, he recounted it — to maximum primal and dark effect — before a spellbound audience in a subdued tone with a messianic vibe, as Melania, in a bright red suit, and other family members looked on from a V.I.P. box. (Barron, who was very upset by what happened to his father, according to Trump aides, was nowhere to be seen.)

“I’m not supposed to be here tonight,” Trump told the crowd at Fiserv Forum, after walking out on a stage with a campy giant “TRUMP” in blazing white lights and a display of the White House portico.

“Yes, you are!” the MAGA crowd roared back at him.

“Thank you, but I’m not,” he said. “I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of Almighty God.”

He then unfurled the story of “that terrible evening,” a story he said was “too painful to tell” more than once, that began as he was looking at an immigration chart at a sunset rally in Butler, Pa.

“In order to see the chart,” he said, “I started to turn to the right, and was ready to begin a further turn, which I’m lucky I didn’t, when I heard a loud whizzing sound and felt something hit me, really hard, on my right ear. I said to myself, ‘Wow, what was that? It can only be a bullet,’ and moved my right hand to my ear, brought it down. My hand was covered with blood, just absolutely blood all over the place.”

Despite the blood pouring down, he said, “in a certain way, I felt very safe because I had God on my side.”

He told the jubilant crowd, “Bullets were flying over us, yet I felt serene.”

He added that, had he not moved his head “at the very last instant,” the bullet would have “hit its mark.” He loved that his followers at the rally stayed put, saying “tens of thousands of people stood by and didn’t move an inch.”

He said he raised his right arm to let the crowd know he was OK, and started shouting “Fight, fight, fight!”

The firefighting uniform of Corey Comperatore, who was fatally shot while attending the Butler rally, was on the convention stage. Trump kissed the helmet.

Trump has spent years on a self-mythologizing hero’s journey, and finally that journey had a story to go with it, sealed with a kiss. A convention video introducing him on Thursday night called him “a folk hero,” and his convention organizers wanted to reintroduce him to the country as a heroic unifier. But Trump couldn’t slay his own ego.

He had originally written a speech that was “a humdinger,” he said. His son Don Jr. called it “fire.” But, after the assassination attempt, the former president tore it up and rewrote it, right up to the last minute, at first taking out any mention of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

He started out on the unity theme, noting gently that “the discord and division in our society must be healed,” and saying: “We rise together. Or we fall apart.”

But he soon strayed from the teleprompter and the unity theme, going back to the stream of consciousness he prefers, talking about Hannibal Lecter — “He’d love to have you for dinner” — and slamming “Crazy Nancy Pelosi,” praising Viktor Orban and blasting the “green new scam.”

He told Democrats to “drop these witch hunts” against him if they wanted unity.

He promised many things. But he couldn’t even keep his promise to leave the president’s name out of his speech. He trashed Biden as an “unthinkable” disaster, noting, “I’m only going to say his name once.”

Trump got to be president by sowing discord and division, so it was unlikely he was suddenly going to have a Paul-on-the-road-to-Damascus conversion.

All week, we were held in suspense.

Would Donald Trump come into the arena a changed man after his brush with death, more spiritual and generous, less petty and cruel, his white bandage covering his red badge of courage?

Or would Trump still be Trump, the same old amoral, demonic showman, preaching unity for one night while continuing to nurse plans for retribution, government evisceration and a vicious smack-down of whichever Democratic nominee he ends up running against?

Is Donald Trump a man of destiny, as some conservatives are now claiming, or a con man of destiny? (“Napoleon in a golf cart,” The Free Press called him.)

And can we even divine any of that on Trump’s big night, given that the Republican ticket features two master shape-shifters?

A Timeline of Lies, Chaos and Damage: This Is Trump’s Record as President

Every night the look on the former president’s face in his V.I.P. box was hard to decipher as the unmanageable candidate watched his well-managed convention unfold. He did not seem engulfed in the kind of euphoria that often follows a near-death experience. He did not seem gleeful. He seemed pensive, as though he were still absorbing the enormity of what happened to him. Every time he looked at a TV screen, he saw the terrifying, totemic moment, and he watched it over and over again in fascination.

He was no doubt trying to fathom his surreal lucky streak, not only with the botched assassination but also court decisions and the remarkable split screen this week. His stunning triumphs contrasted with President Biden’s stunning meltdown.

Trump had undermined democracy and encouraged the violence on Jan. 6. During the 2016 race, he told me he didn’t mind violence at his rallies. He thought it added a frisson of excitement to the proceedings.

Yet despite his bullying, dishonest ways, he is winning. And winning some more.

“This is going to sound extraordinarily cocky, and I don’t mean it to sound that way, or overconfident, but literally we stopped counting at 25 different paths to 270,” Tony Fabrizio, one of Trump’s pollsters, told reporters at an event Wednesday hosted by the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.

As long as Biden remained in denial, he said, they were golden. And the only thing voters seemed to know about Kamala, he added, was her laugh — whether or not they liked her.

Since he escaped assassination, Trump has been getting deluged with the sort of positive attention from elites that he has always craved yet has rarely gotten. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post, posted about Trump’s “tremendous grace and courage,” and Mark Zuckerberg wrote on Threads that he was “praying for a quick recovery for President Trump.” Rupert Murdoch was at the convention, out and about, even though Trump rejected his choice for veep (Doug Burgum).

I’ve covered Trump since 1987, through all his iterations, including the first time he tentatively dipped his toe in the presidential waters with his maiden foreign policy speech to Cuban Americans in Miami in 1999. (He was counting the cameras, bragging about TV ratings and how “my women are more beautiful,” and making bitchy comments about other pols even back then.)

I’ve covered him as a popular New York character and Democratic donor; a winning pol; a losing pol so determined to win that he was willing to overthrow the government he was running; a president more driven by flattery than principles; a scofflaw trying to stay out of jail; a martyr and self-styled Man on the Cross, tortured for our sins; a Bible and gold sneaker salesman.

At the convention, he had a new role: He played the Roman emperor, like a Julius Caesar who survived that “foul deed” and “bleeding piece of earth,” fist in the air, sitting high in the forum, gloating, as his vanquished foes bent the knee. Caesar had a cult of personality as well, the epitome of the strongman authoritarian politician.

That Caesar was martyred. But before that he had already eroded republican rule and was on his way to emperor. (Some Trump supporters on X call Barron “Octavian.”)

This week has been less a convention than a convocation, a MAGA congregation beatifying Trump, a man who delighted in breaking all Ten Commandments.

The former president’s messiah complex was magnified by the assassination attempt; his habit of practicing what face he wants to use for a given occasion kicked in, leading him to instinctively create a bloodstained, defiant image for the ages.

The speeches were replete with references to Trump as a lion, a symbol of Jesus in Christianity and in C.S. Lewis’s “Chronicles of Narnia.” (Trump has a tawny mane but that’s where the similarities end.)

Don Jr. said his father faced danger with “the heart of a lion.” Lara Trump quoted a proverb: “The wicked flee, though no one pursues. But the righteous are as bold as a lion,” adding, “He is a lion.” Tim Scott said: “On Saturday the devil came to Pennsylvania holding a rifle. But an American lion got back up on his feet and he roared.”

The message of Narnia was that good bested bad. But now it was a chronic liar and felon, a man also held liable for sexual abuse, who was getting cast as the sacred lion.

When I covered Trump’s first campaign, it was Hope Hicks, Corey Lewandowski, Michael Cohen, a few young men at computers and a lot of pictures of Trump on a floor beneath him at Trump Tower.

Now he has the wise Susie Wiles and the cutting Chris LaCivita, famous for devising the “Swift Boat” strategy that smeared John Kerry, a war hero, as a war liar.

With Trump, LaCivita is doing the reverse: exfoliating the former president’s criminality and autocratic schemes, including a Truth Social post about terminating the Constitution. I heard no prime-time mention at the convention of the rioters on Jan. 6, dubbed “patriots” by Trump; the day of infamy was wiped out, Lenin-style.

Unlike Biden, Trump has avoided any talk of being a grandfather — or anything at all that is humanizing. He wants to be seen as a strong man. He didn’t want the intro video to be too schmaltzy; aides said he was able to deal with the very personal speech of his lovely 17-year-old granddaughter, Kai, because she is his golf buddy, the one who hangs out at Mar-a-Lago with him, practicing to turn pro.

So the torrent of humanizing anecdotes, meant to soften his image with suburban women and moderates and puncture blue strongholds like Minnesota, was probably, for him and for us, “frow up.” That’s how Dorothy Parker described her reaction to sentimental scenes.

J.D. Vance talked about how Trump kissed his sons good night on their cheeks. Kellyanne Conway talked about how he was amazing with working women — yes, the same president who appointed a bunch of religious fanatics to the Supreme Court, which took away women’s rights to control their own bodies. Alina Habba, one of his lawyers, talked about what great taste Trump has in music and how he once chose a song to play at Mar-a-Lago called “Hold On I’m Coming.”

Lara talked about how her kids loved to hug their gramps. Kai, a daughter of Don Jr., said “Grandpa” gave them candy and soda when their parents weren’t looking; she also said he called her at school to talk about her expert golf game. He even sat with his 4-year-old granddaughter, Carolina, on his lap Thursday night, as she listened to her father, Eric, give a speech.

Thursday night’s speakers were more in Trump’s wheelhouse. He is not that keen on going to war, but he has always loved playing the tough guy, even to the point of praising killers such as Al Capone, Vladimir Putin and Hannibal Lecter. He seemed more faux tough than tough. Now, years after being christened Cadet Bone Spurs, he has an actual battle wound and can brag on being, in that moment of horror, “one tough S.O.B.,” as Sean O’Brien, the president of the Teamsters, said at the convention.

Trump did not want too much softening, and he was eager to macho-up the convention. He entered the arena one night to the James Brown song “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” a version that featured Luciano Pavarotti. In the old days, before Trump brought isolationism to his party, Republican nominees used military imagery to show their toughness. But at his convention, Trump bragged: “We had no wars. I could stop wars with a telephone call.”

Playing Caesar, Trump asked gladiators to speak before his speech: Dana White, the U.F.C. chief, to introduce him, which seemed fitting since Trump always treated politics like a blood sport, and Hulk Hogan, the W.W.E. star. Hogan ripped off his shirt to show his muscly arms and a red Trump-Vance T-shirt. He said he was “bleeding like a pig” the last time he saw Trump at a championship match at Trump Plaza.

“I know tough guys,” Hogan said. “But let me tell you something, brother: Donald Trump is the toughest of them all.”

Trump blew Hogan a kiss.

Trump’s convention tried to normalize the former president and gloss over his coup attempt and efforts to strip women of their rights, pushing the Heritage Foundation’s extreme Project 2025 to the side for the week.

Trump’s brand of casual cruelty crept in at spots. In his introductory video, there was a shot of Biden falling on the stairs of Air Force One. (The video ended with the bloody fist pump, of course.)

But luck and political success — and even surviving a shooting — are not the same as destiny.

The notion of destiny confers an inevitability upon Trump’s rise. It wasn’t ever inevitable. His incredible rise was possible because of a coarsening of the culture, plagued by the nastiness on social media, and a decline in our society and our courts.

Besides, it’s easier to rise if you are unscrupulous and you lie. That’s not part of a hero’s journey.

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