Eric Trump Denies Story That Russians Funded $100 Million Golf Course Project

[DonViejo]

Source: Talking Points Memo




By MATT SHUHAM Published MAY 8, 2017 9:52 AM

Eric Trump on Sunday denied the claim of one well-known golf writer who recalled Trump had told him three years earlier that he and his father “have all the funding we need out of Russia” for a $100 million golf course project.

That golf writer, James Dodson, recalled to WBUR on Friday that the remark came during a tour of the recently renamed Trump National Golf Club Charlotte. By then, the Trumps had been given the cold shoulder for years by American banks wary of their record.

Dodson asked Eric Trump and his father, now President Donald Trump, where they got funding for the North Carolina property. “Well, we don’t rely on American banks. We have all the funding we need out of Russia,” Dodson recalled Eric Trump saying. Trump added, according to Dodson: “We’ve got some guys that really, really love golf, and they’re really invested in our programs. We just go there all the time.”

Eric Trump denied saying that in a comment to the New York Post on Sunday. “It’s a recollection from some guy three years ago through a third person,” he said.

Read more: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/eric-trump-denies-russian-golf-course-funding

[SHRED]

1. Let's see the tax returns then

[onecaliberal]

3. That

[LakeArenal]

9. Let's see the tax returns then.. (It bears repeating) nt

[stevenleser]

13. And the books and bank accounts for all their businesses and golf courses.

Lets see where all the checks and wire transfers came from.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

17. Yep

[calimary]

18. Indeed. Let's see the tax returns then.

If you haven't done anything wrong, then there should be no problems, RIGHT????????????

[dchill]

2. Denies it? Well, then, time to move on.

Nothing to see here.

[dalton99a]

4. Of course

[greymattermom]

5. So maybe someone

can get Eric Trump's financial info, maybe even tax returns. Maybe he'll want to buy another golf course, and the current owner can get some financial information. I think the Trump organization is too big to hide everything all the time.

[bluestarone]

6. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Denied saying it BUT didn't deny getting the RUSSIAN money hahahahaahha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OnDoutside]

7. I wonder is there a recording out there somewhere ?

[HelenWheels]

8. Who do I believe--Dodson or Trump?

I pick Dodson because Eric is a Trump--'nuff said.

[iluvtennis]

14. +++ agree

[forgotmylogin]

10. Once again, let's consider the significance that

GOLF DIGEST is joining in reporting government corruption and prevarication.

TEEN VOGUE has been fearlessly reporting as well.

What next? JUMBO SEEK AND FIND?

[RoBear]

15. My best laugh of the day!

Thanks...

[murielm99]

19. Highlights!

You forgot highlights magazine!

[TeamPooka]

23. Highlights warned us about Trump for years with their Goofus and Gallant

[tblue37]

21. Maybe that little free paper at your local grocery store that has ads for

local sellers and real estate companies.

[forgotmylogin]

24. Thrifty Nickel!

"Trump Threatens Ousted Attorney General, Set to Testify...And HUNDREDS OF LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SAVINGS!"

[tblue37]

25. Exactly! nt

[JudyM]

11. How is this third person?! Looks like the guy he said it to is reporting it.

Wonder if he could sue Eric for slander/reputation all damage. If he did, the truth could come out.

Also, another interesting excerpt from that article:

And in 2008, according to a report at the time in industry website eTurboNews, Donald Trump Jr. told a real estate conference: “And in terms of high-end product influx into the US, Russians make up a pretty disproportionate cross-section of a lot of our assets; say in Dubai, and certainly with our project in SoHo and anywhere in New York. We see a lot of money pouring in from Russia. There’s indeed a lot of money coming for new-builds and resale reflecting a trend in the Russian economy and, of course, the weak dollar versus the ruble.”

[C_U_L8R]

12. Prove it, Little Trump

Show us the Cap Table.

[matt819]

16. Here's the question, then

Were you lying then, or are you lying now?

[dixiegrrrrl]

22. When it comes to Trump, the answer is ...yes. n/t

[billpolonsky]

20. I hope it was worth it...

...for a freaking golf course.

You nouveau riche putz

[MontanaMama]

26. Oh Eric. Keep talking little buddy.

[dchill]

27. Let's see the tax returns, then.

[Paladin]

28. Fredo Trump, doing Democrats more favors every day. (nt)

[Kingofalldems]

29. Everyone is a liar---except the Trumps.

[Blue Idaho]

30. Ok Eric...

If Russia didn't bankroll the project and no US banks would touch it - who did? Jhina?

[underpants]

31. Notice that Dodson commented how banks were steering clear of golf investments

not just the Trump's but any and all loans associated with golf courses. Courses are closing at an amazing rate everyday - less people playing and selling the land for houses.

So if American banks are/were weary of golf loans after the Great Recession why would a Russian bank or individual be willing to jump in?

Hmmmm

[enid602]

32. Sarcasm

Especially given Russia's precarious cash position in the wake of Western sanctions and the global oil glut. Maybe the Russians were just being charitable.