It’s official — the Trump Organization is under criminal investigation.
The news came via New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office, which will now be joining the Manhattan district attorney’s office in the civil and criminal probe.
“We have informed the Trump Organization that our investigation into the organization is no longer purely civil in nature. We are now actively investigating the Trump Organization in a criminal capacity, along with the Manhattan DA,” James’ spokesman Fabien Levy told CNN. “We have no additional comment.”
The far-reaching investigation is in part focused on whether the organization intentionally misrepresented the value of properties to lenders and insurance companies, and whether it paid proper taxes on those holdings.
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That means Trump children Ivanka and Eric, who are both heavily involved in the organization, will be under investigation as well.
Needless to say, the news was met on Twitter with the appropriate level of concern:
So it turns out the “Her” who should be locked up is Ivanka.
— The Volatile Mermaid (@OhNoSheTwitnt) May 19, 2021
Donald Trump just released a statement saying that he barely knows Donald Trump, he never met anyone named Ivanka, Eric, or Don Jr, and never had any business dealings with the Trump Organization.
— The USA Singers (@TheUSASingers) May 19, 2021
Suddenly realizing that Ivanka's smug, complicit ass could end up in prison along with her crooked dad makes it so very much sweeter.
— BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) May 19, 2021
First day of prison.
IVANKA: So I printed out my resume, and I wrote a three hundred word essay on why I think I’d be a really good member of your gang, the Latin Queens. I know, overachiever. I also have a recommendation from the CEO of Goya. He’s a friend.
— Mr. Newberger (@jeremynewberger) May 19, 2021
All I can hear is: ‘I plead not guilty, your Honor’ in a soft, sibilant cooing voice. @IvankaTrump
— NoelCaslerComedy (@CaslerNoel) May 19, 2021
When Ivanka heard the Trump organization is now being investigated on criminal charges, she asked, "But what does this have to do with me – Ivanka Kushner?"
— Paul Rudnick (@PaulRudnickNY) May 19, 2021
Ivanka Trump gained 41 trademarks in China including coffins plus voting machines, Jared Kushner used the White House to find debt loaners for himself, and both made $640 million while “working” in daddy Trump’s administration.
It was never about peace in the Middle East.
— Andrea Junker ® (@Strandjunker) May 16, 2021
Who else remembers Crimestress Ivanka calling MAGA insurrectionists “Patriots” as they were still attacking the US Capitol? I do.
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) May 16, 2021
Is today a good day to remind everyone that Ivanka Trump called insurrectionists “Patriots” as they beat, tasered and maced Capitol police?
— ? ?????? ?????? ? (@TheSizzleReport) May 16, 2021
Remember when Don JR was going to run for mayor of NYC and Jared and Ivanka were arguing over which of them was going to be president first?
Idiots.
— Nick Walden Poublon (@NWPinPDX) May 18, 2021
Liquid Silver
Never say never. The Trumpanzees consider this “clever” and “innovative” and just think they’re “out to get” Trump and his kids.
It’s why the whole grift worked in the first place.
Tombear
I don’t like Chaney but I do believe we need to do everything we can to keep Trump out of the Oval Office! Chaney was silenced because she told the truth about the big lie!
MacAdvisor
Nothing about a criminal conviction or even being in prison, prohibits one from running for or even winning the Presidency. Eugene V. Debs ran for president in 1920 while serving a ten-year sentence (though it was commuted in 1921). He received 3.4% of the vote. That the kids are merely being investigated doesn’t bar them from running. What makes her election extremely unlikely is she is a vacuous, ignorant fool, much like her father.
celtman
. . . like her father, who, need I remind you, was elected president. Much as I would love for them all to be behind bars (on a planet far, far away), this is the United States of America, and, as we have shown the entire world, ANYONE can be elected. Getting and keeping anything Trump out of power is an ongoing assignment, job, requirement for the rest of us.
Max
wasn’t her chance zero to begin with?
Fahd
My computer just went down as I was writing this comment. Coincidence or Ivanka? If Martha Stewart can do time, so can Ivanka. I look forward to Queerty’s reporting on the pre-indictment investigation, the indictment, the fair trial, the conviction and the sentencing. Every cold-blooded, soulless grifter, even the daughter of the grifter-in-chief, should face the consequences of his/her/their actions. And that whiny Jared should go down with her. He can serve his time after or before her so the children aren’t too traumatized.
cuteguy
Lock her up – hello karma
Matthewnow
Wasn’t she born a man? Just asking.
AxelDC
Stop writing about this trash.
MISTERJETT
it has always been zero!!!
Willy
Trump will be found innocent, and this investigation/witchhunt like all the others will prove to be a gigantic waste of money. So sad for all you devils who delight in the misfortunes of others.
johnnymcmxxx
It’s only a witch-hunt when there’s a witch. The trump family witch coven will get what it has earned. They’ve oiled their way out of all accountability until now. This criminal investigation is money well spent.
Den
Exactly how dull and easily manipulated are you?
Trump has been found guilty of fraud, and had to pay damages from his “Trump University” scam.
He has been barred from ever running a non-profit as a result of his “Trump Foundation” scam. The courts finally have Trump’s financial records. Their decisions are based on fact, not your sad and damaged imagination.
Had you any knowledge of American history you’d know this was not the first time fools like you elected con-artists to high office, and not the first time they have ben brought to justice.
What a sad and bovine follower you are!
Cam
LOL!!!! “Devils”?? LOL!!!!
Ohhhh sweetie, if you’re going to troll from outside the U.S. at least try to get someone to teach you proper slang.
This is just embarrassing for you.
GayEGO
Trump will claim – It is not my responsibility, it is the fault of those who worked for me including my daughter Ivanka, my son Donnie Jr. , and my son Eric. It is not my fault and I deny telling them to do it.
Shirtless Climber
Seriously??? The Trumpess as Pres-ident? Rather a Pres-ervativ!
TheAbsoluteTRUTH
I knew it queerty i called it that I couldn’t get through all the fingers on one hand without another ivanka story
Den
If only we could get through 24 hours without your brainless spew here!
Nothing sadder than your tongue brown and fetid from licking the anuses of criminals and grifters.
Cam
Nothing outrages the right wing trolls more than stories accurately pointing out the criminality of the Trump family.
Unless of course it’s a story about Black or Transpeople.
richybruce
Give me a break. Republicans are all about electing criminals. If anything, this ups her chances.
butchqueen
If this hussy gets into office, I’m leaving the USA.
mateo
Former Guy: “I don’t know Donald Trump. And I’M not Donald Trump! My name’s John Baron. What’s wrong with you people?”
masterwill7
I think u guys keep forgetting that half of the US are idiots, and these idiots just might vote for such a dumb bitch! I wouldn’t be surprised if she was president in 20 years…