Scott Adams Reveals Surprise Phone Call with President Donald Trump

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After announcing his cancer diagnosis, the creator of Dilbert, Scott Adams, shared a surprising phone call with President Donald Trump. Adams, who is dying from prostate cancer, revealed that Trump called him to check in and offer assistance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Scott Adams, 67, is dying from aggressive prostate cancer, the same form diagnosed in former President Joe Biden.
  • Adams received a call from an unknown Florida number, which turned out to be President Trump.
  • Trump offered to help Adams with his cancer diagnosis and told him, "If you need anything, I'll make it happen."
  • Adams had previously been a vocal supporter of Trump, predicting he would win the 2016 presidential election due to his persuasion skills.
  • Adams has made comments about racism in the past, stating that it's acceptable to be racist when it's to one's advantage.
  • Adams has been open about his experiences with cancer, saying that every day is a nightmare and that he doesn't have good days.

Statistics:

  • 1989: Scott Adams created the comic strip Dilbert.
  • 2020: President Trump retweeted an episode of Real Coffee with Scott Adams, where Adams mocked Joe Biden.
  • June 2023: Scott Adams announced his cancer diagnosis.
  • July 2023: Adams received the surprise phone call from President Trump.
  • Aggressive prostate cancer has spread to Adams' bones.

Sources:

  • "Dilbert creator reveals details of Trump call after announcing his cancer diagnosis" on The Daily Beast
  • "Donald Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis: What we know" on CNN
  • Scott Adams' YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NPIr9cNZA4)
  • Scott Adams' X account (https://x.com/ScottAdamsSays/status/1925552036365394040)