[SmokingJoe]

Standard 1:
Trump has ties to the mob: We have no story, but you know it’s true!

The Washington Post(not the National Enquirer mind you) says “Hello”.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/trump-swam-in-mob-infested-waters-in-early-years-as-an-nyc-developer/2015/10/16/3c75b918-60a3-11e5-b38e-06883aacba64_story.html

[proust]

Washington Times reporter also confirms Cruz story:

https://mobile.twitter.com/Drews_Views/status/713222276875812865

[VanDeKoik]

That’s not the same as him having dealings to the mob that are itemized in his tax returns in 2015-16.

But nice try.