What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trump crude, reportedly? (4)" mean?

The definition is "Trump". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). RUFF (sounds like "crude,") [homophone: "reportedly?"]; definition: "Trump" The answer is Ruff.

Trump crude, reportedly? (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3143 | 8 Across | 2022-01-16 flower

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