President Trump Opens Louis Vuitton Factory In Texas

October 20, 2019

President Donald Trump marked the opening of a Louis Vuitton factory in Texas with LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault and Ivanka Trump.

Trump said Mr. Arnault was an “artist” and a “visionary” who was making a great investment in Texas, and American jobs.

Then he said, “Louis Vuitton” — he pronounced it “VOO-ton” — “a name I know very well. It cost me a lot of money over the years.” Next to him, Mr. Arnault grinned. As jobs were discussed,hegave a thumbs up. Later, the men moved to the blue-and-gold Louis Vuitton ribbon and stood side by side with their scissors, flanked by their teams.

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