Trump’s Ties to the Mob & Organized Crime

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Donald Trump’s business links to the mob – BBC Newsnight

Donald Trump now looks like the front-runner to be the Republican candidate for the US presidency. One of his big appeals is his business success – and his claim that his wealth means he can’t be bought and sold. But there’s evidence which not only casts doubt on Trump’s wealth claims – but also reveals his history of business relationships with figures connected to organised crime. John Sweeney reports.

 

Trump’s real-estate developments in Atlantic City and New York led him to deal with members of organized crime and people like the late Robert LiButti, a racehorse trader and gambler. WSJ’s Michael Rothfeld joins Lunch Break to discuss

 

Donald Trump used to do business with mobsters. A recent Politico story details a young Trump’s involvement with former New York crime bosses Paul Castellano and Anthony “Fat Tony” Salerno. Cenk Uygur, host of The Young Turks, breaks it down

 

Trump’s alleged mob ties

Donald Trump’s possible links with organized crime have been under scrutiny for many years. Joy Reid and her panel discusses the alleged connections

 

Panama Tower That Has President Trump’s Name Is Tied To Organized Crime

An NBC News investigation found that President Trump profited from licensing his name to a hotel and condo complex with ties to money launderers and drug cartels.

 

Chris Cuomo: Trump has transitioned into ‘mob boss mode’

CNN’s Chris Cuomo breaks down President Trump’s “mob boss mentality” on “flippers.”

 

The Trump-Russia Ties Hiding In Plain Sight

Trump’s in-plain-sight embrace of Russia gets obscured by the Trump news avalanche. But long before running for president, Trump relied on Russian money. Trump also consistently defends Russia and attacks U.S. officials investigating Russia.

 

Sketchy Kazakh Money Finds Its Way Into Donald Trump’s Dealings

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