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Rhiannon12866

(205,437 posts)
Thu Dec 2, 2021, 09:05 PM Dec 2021

Trump Could Pocket Millions In Deal For DC Hotel - Deadline - MSNBC



Washington Post political reporter David Fahrenthold on the former president unloading his DC hotel, and possible walking away with more than $100 million in profits. Aired on 12/02/2021.


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Trump Could Pocket Millions In Deal For DC Hotel - Deadline - MSNBC (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Dec 2021 OP
Good, he can pay all his fines Beachnutt Dec 2021 #1
For most people, that amount of money could last generations. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2021 #3
Trump doesn't own th notdarkyet Dec 2021 #2
Trump doesn't own the hotel, he lease it from the government. He can't sell what is not his. notdarkyet Dec 2021 #4
His company owns the leasing rights. Those kelly1mm Dec 2021 #5

Rhiannon12866

(205,437 posts)
3. For most people, that amount of money could last generations.
Thu Dec 2, 2021, 09:12 PM
Dec 2021

But TFG could go through it in a heartbeat. In Mary Trump's book, she tells of the time her grandfather sent his driver to buy $3 million in chips in an attempt to save one of his son's failing casinos. Not only did it make no difference, but Fred Trump had to pay a hefty fine to the Gaming Commission since he didn't have a license.

kelly1mm

(4,733 posts)
5. His company owns the leasing rights. Those
Fri Dec 3, 2021, 01:12 AM
Dec 2021

Are sellable and are sometimes more valuable than actual ownership.

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