George H. Ross
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in August 2026.
publication date: Sunday, August 2, 2026 (part of August 2026)
category: 
Justice
clue: He isn't an uncle from Pennsylvania. He's a corporate lawyer most famous for his advice about which apprentice to fire.
explanation: Ross was a senior legal counsel of the Trump Organization, known for his frequent appearances in The Apprentice as an advisor to Donald Trump. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Richard Slominsky
trivia: This goo was inspired by founding father George Ross.
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