Trump challenged over ties to mob-linked gambler with ugly past

[houston16revival]

Source: Yahoo News Live

The daughter of a reputed New Jersey mob figure says her late father had a longtime relationship with Donald Trump that included gambling millions of dollars at one of his casinos, flying on his helicopter and partying aboard his private yacht.

In 1991, Trump first faced questions about his dealings with Robert LiButti, a plump, balding and nationally famous horse breeder with an explosive temper who would later be banned from New Jersey casinos for his ties to Mafia boss John Gotti. At the time, New Jersey state regulators had launched an investigation into allegations by nine employees of one of Trump’s Atlantic City casinos, the Trump Plaza, that the hotel had repeatedly removed African-Americans and women from craps tables after LiButti, one of the highest-rolling gamblers in the city’s history, loudly complained about their presence when he was playing.

Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/politics/trump-challenged-over-ties-to-mob-linked-gambler-100050602.html

[yourpaljoey]

1. this is just silly

[youceyec]

2. but its true

if this was hillary it would be on 24/7

[Vinca]

12. If you want to play guilt by association, Bill Clinton could be in for some bad press.

He was reportedly flying in someone's private plane who wasn't the most upstanding of characters.

[youceyec]

13. you know

you have lost your mind when you come here and defend Donald trump. Have you no shame? Chris Cuomo is right, Bernie supporter are just as bad as Trumps.

[Vinca]

15. I'm not defending Trump, but you reap what you sow and there's plenty to work with on our side.

[yellowcanine]

17. more than guilt by association. Trump's casino was sued for racial discrimination because of this

guy. This guy was a racist and Trump's casino enabled him because he was a high roller. Sorry but "Bill Clinton did it also" doesn't cut it in this instance.

Also Trump says he doesn't know the guy, the guy's daughter says otherwise - she is pissed that Trump is disavowing her father, who she claims was close to Trump.

[Vinca]

18. Unless you know what story in particular I'm talking about -

and I don't intend to bring it up because it's so disgusting - you should reserve judgment.

[yellowcanine]

19. I would also point out that Bill Clinton is not the candidate.

[Vinca]

20. That's quite true, but I doubt the GOP is going to pay much attention to that fact.

[yellowcanine]

21. And holding back on Trump's past will not keep them from reciting Bill's sins either.

So the decision to use or not use should be on the relevance, not on what Republicans might do or not do. Trump's claim to being qualified for President is based on his acumen as a businessman. So his business practices are relevant.

[7962]

3. If he wins, there will be 100s of stories like this on the news.

Emails will pale in comparison

[forest444]

4. And if Trump thinks this is going away...

Fuhgettaboutit!

[billhicks76]

5. Christie Mob Tied Too

Needs To Keep Drugs Illegal To Maintain Mob Profits.

[world wide wally]

6. This is just scratching the surface with Trump's relationship with the mob.

I knew this stuff would have to come out sooner or later. I was hoping it was going to be after he locked up the nomination.
Watch.

[Wellstone ruled]

9. The skeletons speak.

Drumpf has many me thinks. How about the use of Chinese Visas for investment in his so called Real Estate Ventures. Buy your way into the USA via 500k investment in a Trump tower.

[RobinA]

14. Second That

The man owns casinos and does real estate business in New Jersey. I'd have to wonder if he didn't have mob ties. It would be better if it came out after he was the nominee. I'd rather have Trump than Cruz in the ticket for a variety of reasons.

[JackRiddler]

7. Heh, my first thought at the headline was...

Christie?

[gordianot]

8. Mine too when I saw the title.

[C Moon]

10. I'm thinking these skeletons are ultimately why the GOP does not want him in the GE.

They know about this dirt.

[0rganism]

11. oh daaaamn son, that is gonna leave a mark

this summer i may do something i could never force myself to do before: watch a Republican convention

[Abouttime]

16. I've been saying

It's not Hillary who will be indicted before the election it's Trump, I bet the DOJ is sitting on several 'surprises' that will hand the election to Hillary if she faces Trump.