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Quick reminder: Trump was rejected when trying to build a casino here in Sydney because of his “mafia connections”.
Atlantic City was deemed a “dubious model” by the Police Board.
We know human trafficking and the Russian mafia are linked, so such connections are red flags.
Atlantic City was deemed a “dubious model” by the Police Board.
We know human trafficking and the Russian mafia are linked, so such connections are red flags.
Let’s go through the source. This is paperwork from the New South Wales state government back in the 80s.
@australian published it after the confidentiality period elapsed.
Basically, Trump didn’t pass a background check (!!!).
I think this is all still relevant.
@australian published it after the confidentiality period elapsed.
Basically, Trump didn’t pass a background check (!!!).
I think this is all still relevant.
Here it is recommended that Trump’s bid be eliminated from consideration.
Here we have the methodology used to determine that Trump’s bid is “unacceptable”.
There are also doubts expressed about the “financial viability” of Trump’s bid.
Police Board: “Atlantic City would be a dubious model for Sydney and in our judgement, the Trump Mafia connections should exclude the Kern/Trump consortium.”
Along with two other contenders, Trump’s bid is considered “dangerous”.
The Police Board is “firmly” of this view due to failure to pass the “tests of sound repute, probity and integrity”.
The Police Board is “firmly” of this view due to failure to pass the “tests of sound repute, probity and integrity”.
Back to $ (re: Trump bid only):
“... the projected casino revenue estimates are not soundly based and the quantum of the potential overstatement is so material that the tender is not financially viable.”
What a surprise.
“... the projected casino revenue estimates are not soundly based and the quantum of the potential overstatement is so material that the tender is not financially viable.”
What a surprise.
Full paperwork here:
…https://theaustralianatnewscorpau.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/cabinet-minutes-trump-casino-bid.pdf
…https://theaustralianatnewscorpau.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/cabinet-minutes-trump-casino-bid.pdf
Article here in @australian.
This is a News Corp publication. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/investigations/trumps-bid-for-sydney-casino-killed-off-by-mob-connections/news-story/65a0e5289cc924722f988bdca4b01e9b
This is a News Corp publication. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/investigations/trumps-bid-for-sydney-casino-killed-off-by-mob-connections/news-story/65a0e5289cc924722f988bdca4b01e9b
The story was also featured in @guardian (by @knausc)
For the LIFE of me I cannot figure out why WaPo, NYT, etc have not dived into this further. (Correct me if I’m wrong.) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/aug/16/trumps-bid-for-sydney-casino-30-years-ago-rejected-due-to-mafia-connections
For the LIFE of me I cannot figure out why WaPo, NYT, etc have not dived into this further. (Correct me if I’m wrong.) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/aug/16/trumps-bid-for-sydney-casino-30-years-ago-rejected-due-to-mafia-connections
In summary:
• Trump has mafia connections per NSW police report (this appears to be a matter of fact, not opinion)
• Trump talked up the revenue of his proposed casino but was full of sh*t, basically
• Ergo, Trump got rejected
• Trump has mafia connections per NSW police report (this appears to be a matter of fact, not opinion)
• Trump talked up the revenue of his proposed casino but was full of sh*t, basically
• Ergo, Trump got rejected
You can spin it all you wantD MAGATs, but your guy COULDN’T PASS A BASIC BACKGROUND CHECK in Australia in the 1980s.
He’s a crook, a liar and he hangs with scum. Nothing can change that.
In light of recent developments re: Epstein, this info is more pertinent than ever.
He’s a crook, a liar and he hangs with scum. Nothing can change that.
In light of recent developments re: Epstein, this info is more pertinent than ever.
Context for the above story: the lede from "Gold Coast Roulette" (Canberra Times, 8 Sep 1985).
Organised crime had been a broader concern re: casinos in Australia in the 80s (as it is pretty much anywhere) before Trump turned up.
Organised crime had been a broader concern re: casinos in Australia in the 80s (as it is pretty much anywhere) before Trump turned up.
Link to above article via http://trove.gov.au :
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128254166/13760634
Trump is actually mentioned, though not for anything particularly nefarious. It also mentions mob-related characters like Sidney Korshak. The two men have connections due to Atlantic City.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128254166/13760634
Trump is actually mentioned, though not for anything particularly nefarious. It also mentions mob-related characters like Sidney Korshak. The two men have connections due to Atlantic City.
Here's a different take on the casino story written in 2015.
It doesn't mention mafia tieshowever it was written before the end of the 30 year confidentiality period for the govt report.
The reasons why Trump didn't win the tender are kinda vague. https://www.afr.com/real-estate/donald-trumps-australian-casino-play-a-matter-of-timing-20150820-gj40yx
It doesn't mention mafia tieshowever it was written before the end of the 30 year confidentiality period for the govt report.
The reasons why Trump didn't win the tender are kinda vague. https://www.afr.com/real-estate/donald-trumps-australian-casino-play-a-matter-of-timing-20150820-gj40yx
Oh hey I'm wrong about the American media - @MotherJones did report on this in 2017. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2017/08/report-queasy-aussies-killed-trumps-casino-bid-over-mafia-connections/
This, btw, is the scariest photo of Trump I've ever personally seen.
GTFO of my country you incompetent orange tw&t.
Sorry this thread is kinda stream of consciousness ... I'm just digging.
GTFO of my country you incompetent orange tw&t.
Sorry this thread is kinda stream of consciousness ... I'm just digging.
So, another tangent, but the construction company (Kern Corporation) Trump paired up with in 1987 went into receivership in 1991. There's nothing to suggest any links to org crime or Trump then. Just noting it for the record.
(And of course Trump would pick this one.)
(And of course Trump would pick this one.)
Here's the link to the source (Canberra Times, 13 September 1991).
"Kern calls in receivers thanks to $700m debt" https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122383938?searchTerm=kern%20AND%20corp%20AND%20receivership&searchLimits=
"Kern calls in receivers thanks to $700m debt" https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122383938?searchTerm=kern%20AND%20corp%20AND%20receivership&searchLimits=
