After months and months and multiple attempts at trying to block the New York Attorney General Letitia James’ civil investigation into the Trump Organization’s shady business dealings, Ivanka and Don Jr. finally had to sit down with investigators under oath.
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CNN reports that Don Jr.’s deposition actually took place last Thursday. Meanwhile, Ivanka met with the AG’s office yesterday. The depositions were initially scheduled for July 15, but James agreed to reschedule them after their mother Ivana Trump’s sudden and unexpected death the day before.
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73-year-old Ivana, who died after falling down a spiral staircase in her luxurious New York townhouse, has since been laid to rest near the first hole of Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. It has been reported she was buried there so Donald Trump Sr. could get a discount on his property taxes, since New Jersey tax code exempts cemetery land from all taxes, rates, and assessments.
Doubt there is a new low? This is the miserly grave of Ivana Trump, also known as a tax break for her ex-husband. pic.twitter.com/Tozbyp33LY
— Steven Beschloss (@StevenBeschloss) July 31, 2022
James’s office has been conducting its investigation into whether the ex-president lied about the property value of the Trump Organization in an effort to obtain loans, insurance, and tax benefits for the last three years.
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The Trumps have been fighting her subpoenas and attempts by her office to obtain documents related to the investigation every step of the way, accusing James of leading a politically motivated “witch hunt.” According to a source, neither Don Jr. or Ivanka invoked their constitutional fifth amendment right during questioning. It’s unclear whether the despotions were held virtually or in person.
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Up next is Trump himself. The ex-president is expected to testify later this month. Marla Maples, consider yourself warned.
Here’s what Twitter is saying…
Rest assured… every financial question asked of these two was met with a response that contained the name Allen Weisselberg in it. https://t.co/YDJBiUR55a
— Michael Cohen (@MichaelCohen212) August 4, 2022
I bet their depositions were “perfect”
— Cindy 💙46 Fez (@FessCin) August 4, 2022
they are probably quietly throwing Eric under the bus.
— Juliana Swatko (@JulianaSwatko) August 3, 2022
Hopefully they are using Alex Jones’s lawyer. I hear he’s the BEST.
— Feral Shouting Yam🇺🇦 (@FeralYam) August 4, 2022
I see the Trump family has a daily “to do list” 📝 that includes “deposed again—attend a deposition”
— WineMakesLifeBetter (@rwinetoday) August 4, 2022
I bet they blamed Ivana for everything
— J.Dave (@JDaveCA) August 4, 2022
Let’s take bets on how many times they took the 5th Amendment this time…
— Corey Taylor (@onpubcom) August 3, 2022
Every other question – Do you know what perjury is?
— Summer (@LosAngeles1850) August 4, 2022
Reality check. I’m only 90% sure Ivana’s death was accidental. Am I being unreasonable?
— Reduce long covid risk: wear a mask & get vaxxed. (@DocLT2) August 4, 2022
I can’t wait till those 2 are disposed of by Tish James!
— Mugzy Man (@RoseBo84) August 3, 2022
abfab
Each and every day of her life is crappy. What’s her last name?
GayEGO
Well Istanka is finally having to testify!
Terrycloth
Off topic. How do I get Queerty in Dark.Mode so I can read it better
d3clark
Click on the menu icon.
Scroll to the bottom you’ll see “trigger dark mode.” Click it. Click again to remove dark mode.
abfab
Actually on topic….you know, this is a story about Ivanka…..that whole family is dark mode.
JRamonMc
I have to say that burying Ivana at the first hole at his New Jersey club has to be the absolute most pathetic and lowest act all for a freaking tax break. That tells me all I need to know that those children had absolutely no respect for their mother. She’s kicking and screaming in that coffin!
Mack
Well you are talking about Donald Trump, what do you expect?
Harley
“73-year-old Ivana, who died after BEING PUSHED down a spiral staircase in her luxurious New York townhouse”. There. Fixed it for ya.
LumpyPillows
I know she was pushed.
abfab
10! 10! 10! 10’s across the board!
How dare she talk to me like that and she’s standing by the stairs…
I’ll push her down backwards! I’ll push her down backwards!
DCFarmboy
Does she only dye her hair blonde on her head?
bachy
I have nothing but respect for New York Attorney General Letitia James, but these M-Fers are slippery as hell. Venomous snakes in an oil spill.