Never seen this before, bit of a tenuous link. I know we’ve discussed Trump and the mob before but worth a quick watch.
If anything I suspect Donald was a victim of the mob, paying those concrete prices in the 80s

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That's what I'm saying, none of these businessmen can really be faulted for dealing with the mob; that was just the cost of doing business in New York at that time.
TallGuy19 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:31 pm Every real estate developer in New York paid the mob for labor peace in the seventies and eighties. I don't think his connections to Italian organized crime were anything beyond the usual relationship that existed between organized crime and businessmen during that time period.
His connection to Russian organized crime groups is far more concerning, given that these groups often operate under the authority and protection of the Kremlin, and it would be very easy for these individuals to exploit his many weaknesses and catch him in compromising position.
there is not any proof trump is connected with russian oc, but it's sure he knew some new york mobster, i think he even admitted itTallGuy19 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:31 pm Every real estate developer in New York paid the mob for labor peace in the seventies and eighties. I don't think his connections to Italian organized crime were anything beyond the usual relationship that existed between organized crime and businessmen during that time period.
His connection to Russian organized crime groups is far more concerning, given that these groups often operate under the authority and protection of the Kremlin, and it would be very easy for these individuals to exploit his many weaknesses and catch him in compromising position.
He did business with Felix Sater, who is alleged to be a made member of Russian organized crime.scagghiuni wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:48 amthere is not any proof trump is connected with russian oc, but it's sure he knew some new york mobster, i think he even admitted itTallGuy19 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:31 pm Every real estate developer in New York paid the mob for labor peace in the seventies and eighties. I don't think his connections to Italian organized crime were anything beyond the usual relationship that existed between organized crime and businessmen during that time period.
His connection to Russian organized crime groups is far more concerning, given that these groups often operate under the authority and protection of the Kremlin, and it would be very easy for these individuals to exploit his many weaknesses and catch him in compromising position.
Keyword is alleged. Just like he allegedly colluded with Russia.TallGuy19 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:29 pmHe did business with Felix Sater, who is alleged to be a made member of Russian organized crime.scagghiuni wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:48 amthere is not any proof trump is connected with russian oc, but it's sure he knew some new york mobster, i think he even admitted itTallGuy19 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:31 pm Every real estate developer in New York paid the mob for labor peace in the seventies and eighties. I don't think his connections to Italian organized crime were anything beyond the usual relationship that existed between organized crime and businessmen during that time period.
His connection to Russian organized crime groups is far more concerning, given that these groups often operate under the authority and protection of the Kremlin, and it would be very easy for these individuals to exploit his many weaknesses and catch him in compromising position.
What difference does it make if he's actually made or not? He is a convicted felon with ties to Russian spy agencies who has undoubtedly done business with Trump.Peppermint wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:31 pmKeyword is alleged. Just like he allegedly colluded with Russia.TallGuy19 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:29 pmHe did business with Felix Sater, who is alleged to be a made member of Russian organized crime.scagghiuni wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:48 amthere is not any proof trump is connected with russian oc, but it's sure he knew some new york mobster, i think he even admitted itTallGuy19 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:31 pm Every real estate developer in New York paid the mob for labor peace in the seventies and eighties. I don't think his connections to Italian organized crime were anything beyond the usual relationship that existed between organized crime and businessmen during that time period.
His connection to Russian organized crime groups is far more concerning, given that these groups often operate under the authority and protection of the Kremlin, and it would be very easy for these individuals to exploit his many weaknesses and catch him in compromising position.
he is just a real estate developer involved in stock frauds, any evidence he is a russian mafia member or even colluded with themTallGuy19 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:29 pmHe did business with Felix Sater, who is alleged to be a made member of Russian organized crime.scagghiuni wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:48 amthere is not any proof trump is connected with russian oc, but it's sure he knew some new york mobster, i think he even admitted itTallGuy19 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:31 pm Every real estate developer in New York paid the mob for labor peace in the seventies and eighties. I don't think his connections to Italian organized crime were anything beyond the usual relationship that existed between organized crime and businessmen during that time period.
His connection to Russian organized crime groups is far more concerning, given that these groups often operate under the authority and protection of the Kremlin, and it would be very easy for these individuals to exploit his many weaknesses and catch him in compromising position.
Yes...and John Gotti was just a humble plumbing supply salesman, who occasionally bet on the ponies.scagghiuni wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:52 pmhe is just a real estate developer involved in stock frauds, any evidence he is a russian mafia member or even colluded with themTallGuy19 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:29 pmHe did business with Felix Sater, who is alleged to be a made member of Russian organized crime.scagghiuni wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:48 amthere is not any proof trump is connected with russian oc, but it's sure he knew some new york mobster, i think he even admitted itTallGuy19 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:31 pm Every real estate developer in New York paid the mob for labor peace in the seventies and eighties. I don't think his connections to Italian organized crime were anything beyond the usual relationship that existed between organized crime and businessmen during that time period.
His connection to Russian organized crime groups is far more concerning, given that these groups often operate under the authority and protection of the Kremlin, and it would be very easy for these individuals to exploit his many weaknesses and catch him in compromising position.
If you were a President that is as vindicated as Trump is. Would you openly admit to having done business with someone, who has some what of a criminal past, even if your dealings with them wasn’t criminal in nature?TallGuy19 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:43 pmWhat difference does it make if he's actually made or not? He is a convicted felon with ties to Russian spy agencies who has undoubtedly done business with Trump.Peppermint wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:31 pmKeyword is alleged. Just like he allegedly colluded with Russia.TallGuy19 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:29 pmHe did business with Felix Sater, who is alleged to be a made member of Russian organized crime.scagghiuni wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:48 amthere is not any proof trump is connected with russian oc, but it's sure he knew some new york mobster, i think he even admitted itTallGuy19 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:31 pm Every real estate developer in New York paid the mob for labor peace in the seventies and eighties. I don't think his connections to Italian organized crime were anything beyond the usual relationship that existed between organized crime and businessmen during that time period.
His connection to Russian organized crime groups is far more concerning, given that these groups often operate under the authority and protection of the Kremlin, and it would be very easy for these individuals to exploit his many weaknesses and catch him in compromising position.
It's also very strange that, even though there are many pictures of them together and it is a well-known fact that he and Trump did business together, Trump continues to deny that he knows him. If there's nothing to hide, then why deny that you know the man and have done business with him?
If I were falsely accused of a crime, I would gladly admit that I knew him, and I would provide paperwork and witnesses to prove that everything was above board and no crime was committed.Peppermint wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 7:55 pmIf you were a President that is as vindicated as Trump is. Would you openly admit to having done business with someone, who has some what of a criminal past, even if your dealings with them wasn’t criminal in nature?TallGuy19 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:43 pmWhat difference does it make if he's actually made or not? He is a convicted felon with ties to Russian spy agencies who has undoubtedly done business with Trump.Peppermint wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:31 pmKeyword is alleged. Just like he allegedly colluded with Russia.TallGuy19 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:29 pmHe did business with Felix Sater, who is alleged to be a made member of Russian organized crime.scagghiuni wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:48 amthere is not any proof trump is connected with russian oc, but it's sure he knew some new york mobster, i think he even admitted itTallGuy19 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:31 pm Every real estate developer in New York paid the mob for labor peace in the seventies and eighties. I don't think his connections to Italian organized crime were anything beyond the usual relationship that existed between organized crime and businessmen during that time period.
His connection to Russian organized crime groups is far more concerning, given that these groups often operate under the authority and protection of the Kremlin, and it would be very easy for these individuals to exploit his many weaknesses and catch him in compromising position.
It's also very strange that, even though there are many pictures of them together and it is a well-known fact that he and Trump did business together, Trump continues to deny that he knows him. If there's nothing to hide, then why deny that you know the man and have done business with him?
I know I wouldn’t, because that’s just more fuel to the media fire frenzy. It would incriminating, even if no crime was committed. That’s why the 5th amendment exists, to protect the innocent from having their own words used against them in a false confession. Happens all the time to innocent people who decide to give a statement. Of course criminals like Epstein will naturally take advantage of this important amendment, Trump should have neither confirmed nor denied, because denial does make it suspicious, that much I agree. But as a President, you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t.
But Trump has been exonerated from any form of Russian collusion, be it with the Russian government or their mobster patsies. The investigation itself was a sham, and now there is an investigation into the sham itself. Unless you have evidence proving otherwise that the federal government doesn’t, then it’s all hearsay.