In 2010, Donald Trump requested assistance from the leader of Macau regarding a trademark issue that hindered his business ventures in the region. The dispute stemmed from the fact that the name “Trump Companhia Limitada” – “Trump Company Limited” in Portuguese – was already registered to local residents in Macau. This occurred as Trump was attempting to establish a presence in Macau, which had surpassed Las Vegas as the world’s leading gambling destination in 2006. A 2010 letter reveals Trump pleaded with the Macau leader to rectify what he considered an "outrageous" trademark defeat, even attaching television ratings to his appeal. The incident highlights Trump’s early efforts to expand his brand into the Special Administrative Region of China and the challenges he faced navigating local regulations. The letter provides a unique insight into Trump’s business practices and his approach to resolving obstacles in international markets.