Trump swam in mob-infested waters in early years as an NYC developer

WaPo ^ | 10/15/2015 | Robert O'Harrow Jr.

[concerned about politics]

But there is `another aspect to his success that he doesn’t often discuss. Throughout his early career, Trump routinely gave large campaign contributions to politicians who held sway over his projects, and he worked with mob-controlled companies and unions to build them.

And whenever he or his bushiness partners were brought before the court because of their corrupt dealings, they magically went before Loretta Lynch, who consistently gave them a pass (Because they donated heavily to democrat politicians.)
Lynches bias was so obvious, she was called to testify before the senate by Orion Hatch to explain her corrupt behavior.

IF Trump pulls it off - Loretta Lych replaces Scalia, because Trump owes her - big time. If he tries not to nominate her, his Mob and union thug associates will make him an offer he CAN'T refuse.

[paltz]

I’m saying If Trump has nothing to hide, he’d release his taxes. If everything is on the up and up. Then what what are you so concerned about?

[llevrok]

The WaPo will be piling on, like the rest of the leftist media

and will fail to mention frequent air drops for the Clintoons at Mena, Ark

[paltz]

This came out in October. Freepers don’t bother using google anymore for simple research.

[paltz]

How about, Are you running for the presidency? Have previous candidates released their taxes? Yes.

Don't be so trite.

[piytar]

Bingo.

To me, the fact he had to deal with those people and won is a feature, not a bug. After all, our international opponents aren’t exactly boyscouts.

[ChildOfThe60s]

Joe Kennedy

[paltz]

Your dad did business dealings with the mob as a cop?

[Williams]

The Clinton Foundation is the mob.

[paltz]

Trump donated to them too.

[eyeamok]

I don’t remember the Front Page Stories of Harry Reid being connected to the MOB, or Bill Clinton in Mena Arkansas with Barry Seal running Cocaine for Ollie North.....

[heights]

Cruz & Wapo, A love story.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

he worked with mob-controlled companies and unions to build them.

Is it even possible to get construction work done in New York without going through mob-controlled companies and unions? The bigger question is, why are there companies and unions under the control of the mob when everyone knows about them?

[euram]

I’d venture a guess that everyone in NY City swam in mafia infested waters for generations. Trump lived there, and that was their environment, so what.

[paltz]

The story came out last October. FReepers just don’t bother to use google anymore.

[concerned about politics]

Actually its good for Trump that this comes out now. This way he has a chance to clear himself before the general election.

Not really, my FR friend. This scandal and the Trump University scam are for starters. They're the easy ones. You may not want to hear this, but this is just the beginning. NBC is buying up all the documentaries on Trump as well as all the audio and visual interviews they can find.
This article is nothing. The left has DECADES of dirt on the shyster. And they WILL use it.
Trump will not only lose to Hillary after they're done with him - he'll be the most hated crony capitalist in the country. His exposure will cause the world to hate capitalism, and socialism will be the new world order because of it. The Republicans will be lucky if they ever get a dozen votes again after Trump is exposed for the corrupt and deceiving "businessman" he really is.

The Republican base will be blamed for it all because "They worshiped him."

[Liz]

Throughout his early career, Trump routinely gave large campaign contributions to politicians who held sway over his projects, and he worked with mob-controlled companies and unions to build them....

CLARIFICATION Unlike scumbag politicians, the mob has a strict code of honor.

The latest Trump bashing goes like this: the evidence clearly shows, Trump has consistently supported establishment candidates, has given thousands of dollars to entrenched politicians, and has surrounded himself with long-time establishment operatives....

IMHO, this says it all....we wonder no more why pols are afraid to take him on.

All that time he was donating, Trump was not running for anything and used politicians to get business done. The calculating pols knew this, so Trump was on the politicians/ hit list as a sucker who/d write a check, no questions asked.

These same pols are running scared now....

I would not be surprised if the candidates confided in Donald about their love life, spilled damaging opposition research WRT their opponents and damning stuff about well-known pols---in order to get bigger donations.

They/re wishing now they hadn't said the things they did....b/c Donald knows plenty.

[freedomjusticeruleoflaw]

Trump dealt with the mob to get buildings built in Manhattan? I’m shocked! Shocked I tell you!

[concerned about politics]

Just wait until the videos of Trump crushing kittens and puppies gets released.

He didn't do that to animals. He did it to people.
And yes, the videos will be released.

[clee1]

Is this an indictment of Trump or a statement about the rot and decay of our Nation that this is how he had to play if he wanted to get ahead?

I don’t like Trump worth a damn, but if you play in the pigpen, you’re gonna get dirty. I doesn’t matter who you are...