Trump Admits He Oversaw Pay for Executive Who Got Fishy Perks

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Jose Pagliery
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Breaking news:

In a stunning deposition, ex-President Trump repeatedly admitted that he—and only he—oversaw compensation for his COO, Matt Calamari.

Problem is, those untaxed corporate perks are under investigation by the Manhattan DA.

thedailybeast.com
Trump Admits He Oversaw Pay for Executive Who Got Fishy Perks
Trump said in a just-released deposition that he personally oversaw the pay of the Trump Organization’s chief operating officer. That could be a problem for him.
4:53 PM · Apr 26, 2022

https://www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-admits-he-oversaw-pay-for-executive-matthew-calamari-who-got-fishy-perks?ref=author

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In a lawsuit’s never-before-seen testimony, Donald Trump admitted to personally overseeing the compensation of an executive whose corporate perks have been under scrutiny by the Manhattan district attorney, potentially strengthening the case against the former president and his company for tax fraud.

Trump’s sworn testimony was filed in New York state court on Tuesday, as part of a lawsuit against the Trump Organization over the way its security guards manhandled protesters outside Trump Tower in 2015.

According to a transcript of the Oct. 18, 2021 deposition, Trump repeatedly asserted that he—and only he—oversaw the way Matthew Calamari Sr. was paid for his work as the family company’s chief operating officer.

“It would be me,” Trump repeatedly said, when asked who had “authority” over Calamari’s compensation.

That would potentially make Trump personally responsible for any tax dodging scheme, and more importantly, is useful evidence in the grand jury investigation that has yet to produce an indictment against him.

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[Thomas Hurt]

1. And the Pig admitted it because he knows Bragg isn't going to do sh*t about it, yes?

[Hoyt]

2. Still going to have to show trump knew Calamari was cheating IRS

on his (Calamari’s) personal return.

trump will likely claim he set his compensation at say $500K, gave him use of Condo, etc.; but he did not have anything to do with withholding, W2s, and Calamari’s personal tax returns.

I suspect trump would say same for exec who got grandkid’s tuition.

The underlings will pay big time, trump organization might have to pay a bit more on some past payroll taxes. But trump’s gonna walk.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

4. Exactly. And it will just be $$. $$ FG can sap out of magats. nt

[Laura PourMeADrink]

3. This is crazy. DJT not indicted. In fact read no one else,

despite the original indictment mentioning unindicted participants, would be indicted by a newer GJ.

This was supposed to be a huge deal. (Systematic and flagrant). Then more recently not so much... Of lesser magnitude. Like no jail time for Weisselburg? WTF.

Like I've said before, I got down on my hands and knees to measure my home office...worried I could be over measuring and the standard deduction is $5 sf! And they avoided a million? And no biggie

Trump lawyers filed charge dismissal. Hearing in June.

Obviously FG unindicted. WHY

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

5. SOP for Drumpf