Federal judge upholds congressional subpoena for Trump financial records

As expected, U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta on Monday upheld a congressional subpoena seeking President Donald Trump’s financial records from an accounting firm, arguing that Congress is well within its rights to investigate potential illegal behavior by a president — even without launching a formal impeachment inquiry. Politico reports, Judge upholds Dem subpoena for Trump financial … Read more

Deutsche Bank whistleblowers flag ‘suspicious activity’ by Trump and Kushner organizations

Anti-money laundering specialists at Deutsche Bank recommended in 2016 and 2017 that multiple transactions involving legal entities controlled by Donald J. Trump and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, be reported — a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) — to the federal financial-crimes watchdog, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The New York Times reports, Deutsche Bank Staff … Read more

Grifter, con man, liar, fraud

The New York Times continues its dogged reporting into the shady finances and tax fraud schemes of Donald J. Trump. In 2018, The Times reported Trump Engaged in Suspect Tax Schemes as He Reaped Riches From His Father: President Trump participated in dubious tax schemes during the 1990s, including instances of outright fraud, that greatly … Read more