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Donald Trump: A Documented History of Crime, Influence, and International Ties [1]

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Date: 2025-04-17

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A comprehensive archive outlines decades of alleged associations between Donald Trump, organized crime figures, intelligence agencies, and controversial business dealings.

A compiled dossier paints a detailed, multi-decade timeline of Donald Trump's personal, professional, and political life, drawing from a vast array of public records, court documents, federal investigations, and journalistic reporting.

It details dozens of connections to organized crime syndicates, international intelligence networks, and individuals accused or convicted of serious crimes - including human trafficking, money laundering, and narcotics distribution.

The Foundations: Real Estate and Organized Crime

Trump’s early real estate success is rooted in the family business, E. Trump & Son, which he took over in 1971. According to public records, Fred Trump - Donald’s father - relied on construction companies and unions connected to the Genovese crime family. This extended into Donald Trump’s own dealings in Manhattan, notably through Roy Cohn, a lawyer and fixer whose clients included high-ranking members of both the Genovese and Gambino families.

Roy Cohn arranged a concrete supply deal for Trump Plaza between Anthony “Fat Tony” Salerno and Paul Castellano, bosses of the Genovese and Gambino crime families respectively. The federal government later cited this $8 million deal in a racketeering case against Salerno, who died in prison.

Atlantic City Operations

In the 1980s, Trump’s casino empire in Atlantic City brought him into close proximity with mob figures from the Philadelphia crime family. His partners in drywall firm SSG Inc. were reportedly linked to labor racketeering operations overseen by Nicodemo “Little Nicky” Scarfo.

Trump purchased a nightclub from mob enforcers Salvatore Testa and Frank Narducci Jr. for over $1.1 million - more than twice the market value. According to a New Jersey state report, Scarfo and his nephew controlled key construction firms involved in casino development, and held influence over the bartenders' union that represented Trump’s workers.

Labor Violations and Undocumented Labor

During demolition for Trump Tower in 1979, undocumented Polish laborers were paid substandard wages and worked in hazardous conditions. They were hired through non-union contractors working alongside Genovese-controlled labor unions.

In subsequent lawsuits, Trump was accused of avoiding payroll taxes, underpaying workers, and failing to provide safety protections. Testimony from FBI informant Daniel Sullivan corroborated these claims, warning Trump directly that such exploitation could lead to legal consequences.

Cocaine Trafficking and Aviation Ties

Joseph Weichselbaum, a convicted drug trafficker, managed Trump’s helicopter services and resided in Trump Plaza during his indictment. Despite knowledge of Weichselbaum’s crimes, Trump continued employing him and even vouched for him in a letter to a federal judge, calling him “a credit to the community.” The judge in question, Harold Ackerman, later acquitted 20 alleged members of the Lucchese crime family in a separate case.

Weichselbaum’s girlfriend bought $2.4 million worth of Trump Tower real estate in cash while he was in prison. Trump claimed to have no recollection of writing the letter when later asked about it.

Trump Tower: Money Laundering Hub

Russian mob figure David Bogatin purchased five Trump Tower condos in 1984 for $6 million. U.S. authorities later seized the units, citing them as part of a Colombo crime family-linked gas tax fraud and laundering scheme. Bogatin’s brother worked with Russian mobster Semion Mogilevich on a $150 million stock fraud.

Trump also did business with John Staluppi and John Rosatti, both with Colombo family ties. Staluppi’s luxury yacht company received Trump branding, and he later donated tens of thousands to Trump’s political campaigns.

Espionage and Soviet Interest

Trump’s marriage to Ivana Trump in 1977 attracted attention from the Czechoslovakian intelligence agency StB. Her father, Miloš Zelníček, served as an informant, relaying information about Trump’s political ambitions to the agency, which coordinated with the KGB.

In 1987, Trump and Ivana visited the Soviet Union at the invitation of Soviet Ambassador Yuri Dubinin. Their trip, organized by KGB-linked travel agency Intourist, included tours of potential hotel sites near Red Square. Following the trip, Trump took out full-page newspaper ads promoting non-interventionist foreign policy - marking his first public political stance.

Modeling Agencies and Exploitation Allegations

Trump’s long association with Elite Model Management founder John Casablancas—widely accused of predatory behavior—raises additional concerns. Trump modeled his own agency, Trump Model Management, after Elite. Witnesses allege that underage girls were often provided for high-profile parties hosted by Trump and associates.

Elite models allege that they were required to attend private dinners with Trump and Casablancas. Some women described the agency’s culture as predatory and normalized the exploitation of teenage girls. Ivanka Trump began modeling under Casablancas at age 15.

Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Mar-a-Lago

Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell spanned at least a decade. He flew on Epstein’s private jet, attended parties, and hosted Epstein at Mar-a-Lago for exclusive events.

In one instance, Trump reportedly hosted Epstein and 28 women for a private “calendar girl” event. Epstein later introduced Trump to Melania Knauss (now Trump). Witnesses from the time say Trump was a regular participant in gatherings involving underage girls recruited through modeling networks.

Ghislaine Maxwell, later convicted of trafficking minors, was frequently photographed at events with Trump and attended Halloween parties, private club functions, and social dinners alongside him.

Deutsche Bank, Russian Finance, and Legal Exposure

Facing billions in debt in the early 1990s, Trump sought financing from Deutsche Bank, which has since been implicated in multiple Russian money laundering cases and had ties to both Trump and Epstein.

Despite internal red flags and “suspicious transactions,” Deutsche Bank maintained Trump’s accounts until 2021, when it severed ties following the January 6 Capitol riot. Epstein’s bank activity - processed through Deutsche - showed wire transfers to women and alleged co-conspirators well after his 2008 conviction.

Ties to Prince Andrew and Other High-Profile Figures

Trump, Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Prince Andrew attended multiple events together, including private flights and Mar-a-Lago functions. In one documented flight, Epstein arrived with a young, unidentified woman. Trump was later quoted commenting on a “young socialite” at the event in ways described as lewd by attending journalists.

Prince Andrew was later accused in U.S. courts of abusing a trafficking victim tied to Epstein. Trump, who initially spoke favorably of Andrew, later claimed to “not know him.”

Final Thoughts

The site presents a comprehensive, sourced overview of Donald Trump’s decades-long entanglements with organized crime, espionage-linked figures, human trafficking networks, and financial entities accused of laundering illicit funds. It draws from federal investigations, court transcripts, news outlets, and public records to build a case for scrutiny - not speculation.

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