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Trump Threatens Bass Pro Shops CEO During Rose Garden Dinner
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Trump’s Rose Garden Remarks Target Bass Pro Shops CEO
On September 17, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered a brief speech at a Rose Garden dinner celebrating his signing of an executive order that reverses Biden-era limits on federal fisheries and expands hunting allowances. The president’s remarks were interspersed with laughter and a claim that the power of the office was “crazy.”
Executive Order on Fisheries and Hunting
The order, described by the president as a move to “modernize federal fisheries” and “eliminate unnecessary restrictions,” expands fishing seasons and quotas that Trump said had been limited by former President Joe Biden. He suggested the changes would benefit retailers like Bass Pro Shops, stating that the policy would allow “a lot of fishing rods” to be sold.
Financial Context and Contributions
Forbes estimates Morris’s fortune at over $8 billion, roughly $1 billion more than Trump’s reported net worth. Morris contributed $200,000 to Trump’s 2020 campaign and another $200,000 to the Trump-aligned super PAC Turnout for America in 2024, according to OpenSecrets.
Official Statements & Responses
The White House and Bass Pro Shops were contacted for comment on the president’s remarks; neither entity provided a response at the time of publication.
Verbatim Quotes
- “That means you can sell a lot of fishing rods Johnny,” — Donald Trump, president
- “Is ammunition—lead ammunition was a problem, huh? Is it better than other ammunition, I assume, huh?” — Donald Trump, president