They’ve thrown everything they can at Donald Trump, and so far nothing has stuck. But could this be the rumor that finally derails the Trump train?
From wild accusations to bizarre claims, Teflon Don has withstood it all — but now the mainstream is pushing a new line of attack.
And this one has even those close to Trump chewing on their fingernails.
At issue is the GOP frontrunner’s relationship with Felix Sater, a mafia-linked con artist involved in assault and stock fraud. As an executive with a firm called Bayrock, Sater worked with Trump on a number of projects, including the Trump Soho in Manhattan.
But when asked about Sater, the man who has boasted of his memory has been unusually silent.
“Felix Sater, boy, I have to even think about it,” Trump told the Associated Press in December. “I’m not that familiar with him.”
Naturally, Trump’s enemies — from the dirt-digging media to the backstabbing party leaders to his front-stabbing rivals — have all seized on the connection.
“He’s clearly hiding something,” Ted Cruz said on “This Week With George Stephanopoulos.”
Cruz has also speculated that Trump won’t release his tax returns because it could expose his alleged ties to organized crime.
“There have been multiple media reports about Donald’s business dealings with the mob, with the mafia,” Cruz told Stephanopoulos. “Maybe his tax returns show that those business dealings are a lot more extensive than reported. We don’t know.”
Cruz even implied that Trump had dealings with a mob-linked concrete company.
So what’s the real story?
Little is known about the history of Sater because much of it has been sealed by court order, but in addition to his crimes Sater has also been an asset — serving for years as a government informant and helping to put crooks behind bars in exchange for avoiding jail himself.
The attorney general’s office told ABC News that Sater’s cooperation was “crucial to national security and the conviction of over 20 individuals, including those responsible for committing massive financial fraud and members of La Cosa Nostra.”
As a result, Team Trump says a six-month arrangement in 2010 in which Sater served as a consultant scouting for high-end real estate deals shouldn’t raise too many eyebrows.
“If Mr. Sater was good enough for the government to work with, I see no reason why he wasn’t good enough for Mr. Trump,” Trump lawyer Alan Garten told the Associated Press.
He said Sater was “trying to restart his life” and “was regretful of things that happened in the past.”
Critics may claim it’s proof Trump has brought shady figures into his inner circle, but that’s ignoring the fact that it would be virtually impossible to make it as a developer in rough-and-tumble New York City without knowing a few rough-and-tumble characters.
Some might say the same thing about politics.
Trump supporters could argue that since there’s no evidence the candidate himself has been involved in any shady business, this might even be a positive – proof he can handle all the dirty creeps who try to cozy up to you when you have some power without getting dirty himself.
Expect to hear more about this.
The left-wing media has been filing court orders to try to unseal documents related to Sater. If these sensationalists get their way, every minor revelation will no doubt be treated as a major bombshell.
– The Horn editorial team
Unfortunately, Mr. Cruz, a substantial number of voters have decided to vote for Mr. Trump just based on knee-jerk emotion. No truth or fact will change their minds. You are responsible for your behavior and actions, but Donald is already forgiven all his sins. It’s not fair, but it is happening.
If Cruz thinks there is something bad about Trump ‘sealing’ some records, the same could be said for Cruz for ‘sealing’ all of his records pertaining to his birth records and his Mothers records. What is Cruz trying to hide, and I think that the American People have a right to know what is in the records of EVERYONE who runs for the Office of the President. Cruz needs to start taking responsibility for everything he does and quit blaming his faults on everyone else. I AM A TRUMP SUPPORTER, and it is not a ‘knee jerk’ reaction, I think that he can do a lot more for OUR Country than Cruz can or will.
It’s to early yet and trump is to old to see it but if he was the Antichrist you would be on your knees in front of him kissing his feet (or ass)
It’s to early yet and trump is to old to see it but if he was the Antichrist you would be on your knees in front of him kissing his feet (or ass)
I think congress is the mafia Cruz included. He is such a scumbag. I wish he was in Canada where he belongs. Lawyer politicians tthats what they are. They don’t listen to the people. They lye steal and cheat. Bribery you name it.
I think Cruz should look to his own past before he begins talking about someone else. I would worry about what his wife’s job would do to our government. I’m sure she would influence her husband.
I agree with Kathy, Ted Cruz is a scumbag. If the republican party continues to push him over the peoples candidate (Trump) we, the loud majority, will leave them in droves. I will never vote for lyin Ted no matter what. He is supported by the “Washington Cartel” and now he is part of the “Washington Cartel” He sold his soul for their support.
Ted, leave us the hell alone!
I would love to see him as the next Supreme Court Judge as I think it might me more important then being Pres. IT IS NOT TRUE–The PARTY SUPPORTED HIM they were all against him until all their favorites dropped out?? He was never a part of them as even the people in the Senate did not like or support him BECAUSE HE AND ONLY A COUPLE OTHERS VOTED 100% for the Republican Party when a lot of our others voted a lot less. They the only true conservative running. As far a Donald I have been going back and forth supporting him BUT I he lost me with the way he talks to and about people, think it is all about him and he is to egotistical, just tells us what we want to hear (and he does that real well) Trump University, Casino Guy, things he can tell the troops what to do??, been married way to many times, talks about Carl Icon who destroyed T W A airlines, Mexico is not going to pay for the wall, he is not going to support Israel which is just crazy, do not think he will listen to any of his advisers as it has always been all about him?? Ect, ect. It has always been all about him.
Cruz needs to move back to Canada for a 4 year vacation.
I agree with you Kathy,
DC is worse than organized crime because DC directly affects every single American. BOTH the GOP and DEM Party’s have ignored the mainstream majority of Americans. They think of us as lemmings who will go along with their elitist selections – as if voting is just an exercise to make Americans feel good.
BOTH the GOP and DEM Party have lost touch and got it wrong in 2016 – we are voting our way, and the will of the American people will be heard.
Send Cruz back to Canada before the DEM Party invalidates his ability to run for President. TRUMP 2016.
Really, another “bombshell” on Trump. that’s worked so well in the past 🙂
Lyin’ Ted bush Cruz routinely cheats on his wife while Preaching the bible and blames it on Trump 🙂
Cruz will stoop to anything to try to derail Trump. Trump has been a businessman all his life and has probably had to deal with unsavory characters such as Union Leaders and other mobsters, but to say he is controlled by them is nonsense. Cruz knows nothing but school, law and his few years in the Senate – we have had 8 years of Obama who has the same qualifications, it’s time for a businessman to run the greatest country on earth.
Mr. Cruz, watch out for the stones you cast! Untruthful statements and smearing of Mr. Trump are not bought by his supporters who see past all the unjust statements you are trying to have people believe! You are responsible for your behavior and actions and Mr. Trump does not deserve all the un justice you are trying to portray.
I hope that I still live in a country were every person who can vote will do so. This is not the MAIN EVENT. Several months from now we will have a New President and this U.S of A. will move in one direction or another and we will be the only ones to take credit or the blame.
Mr. Trump is the only person running for the President Office who can really save this country. All the lies and BS comments and protesters that the liberal party stage at Mr. Trumps speeches only gives him and his supporters more strength. Mr. Trump is well on his way to the White House and if you desire to be on the winning team you had better hop on that Trump train to the While House or you will be left out in the cold with all the other protesters. Just Saying!!
Cruz is the politician and all his lies are telling us he is just as bad as all the rest. All the playacting of filibusters, etc. were a smoke screen to get into the white house so he can carry on Obama’s dirty work!! I wouldn’t trust him to go around the block without lying~~~~
Mr.Cruz
you just been your self DISTRACTIVE FOR YOUR SELF. LIKE THAT GEN.YOU MESSED UP HIS LIFE BY SAYING HE TOOK MONEY FROM NORTH KOREA,I THINK IT Was the amount of $250000,which was a LY BUT FOR THE MOMENT HE DID NOT GET THE JOB AS DEFENSE SEC..YOU BEEN DOING THAT FOR TOO LONG YOUR GAME IS SLANDER AND DEFORMATION OF CHARACTER.
MANY PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT THAT IN NATIONAL TV AND INTERNET,I HAVE NEWS FOR YOUR ITS NOT WORKING YOU HAVE BEEN ILL ADVISED,OR MAYBE THIS IS JUST YOUR CHARACTER.
THATS THE REASON MR.TRUMP IS CALLING YOU,
LYING TED
This is all dirty politics and shame on Cruz.
With a name like Sater I doubt very seriously if he would be accepted in the”Mafia”if there is one.
Donald has tons of money and definitely don’t need
money from any “racketeers”.Hes much to smart for any illegal involvements with the wron people.
I don’t know about everyone else but I’m sick of all of them. They started this election crap a year ago. We still have 8 months to go.OMG !
Let’s settle this in the ring.Like a tough man competition.Oh crap that was so sexist of me.
Undoubtedly, all these accusations, without proof thus far, will disappear into file 13 after the convention in July. Then it will all start again but in a totally different environment. I look forward to the end of the convention.
You may cross reference my comment it is from the “Chris Matthews Show” HARDBALL from about 4 weeks ago.(CNBC)
Segment the accusations and lies of Raphael Ted Cruz.
In this segment of the show they talk about how he ruined people’s life’s by making with false statements, all of the people war mentioned with their Names and explained what he did to them . Among them was the General US Military.(see above comm.)
I was shocked.
Cruz should Cruz back to Canada – he;’s a lawyer jerk
i don’t care who he is tied with the politicians are worst than any organized crime or any other organization at least with the mob all you have to do is tell the truth something politicians know nothing about they abuse their power every day look at the democrat front runner her email scams and people pay no attention if we done what they all do on a daily basis we would be in JAIL and that is where this whole politician organization belongs sorry to be so honest but the truth will set you free you politicians ought to try it idiot power brokers need to go away lets start a new phase in USA George Washington Abe Lincoln my father and many a great man who grew this country into the greatest place to live have to be rolling over in their graves at the way this political organization has totally corrupted the country everyone for themselves everything the government does is just so corrupt IRS,Post office, when was the last time we heard something positive from this organization of criminals definetely not organized at least the mob is organized this is such a joke when are we the people going to stand up to all this corruption in this great USA.
Trump if everyone can’t see the truth about this egotistical yoyo,he’s an egotistical inbo.all these playground bully tactics he racist KKK doesn’t even know how government works Bill Oreilly doesn’t let any finish there sentence when a strong point is going to be made against trumpThefox news network must be making a tun of money.We Need Cruz Trump paid off everyone from politicians to Mob Shame on you Orielly Hannity no my last choice is Fox huh fair and balanced u guys don’t report news fair u created this mess not even loyalty 4 Megan ????????I prefer CBS CNN let trump f us all Ted Cruz a man white background strong conviction we don’t have time to teach him which policies what each nations does politics 101 geography Christy looking for a job and what the hell is Carson with Ang.Man problems Duky Duke. Shame on Fox News UScrewed up u show such favoritism CRUZ
Why do insist on giving trump now it’s about 73percent of the political time and he hasn’t a clue of realistically correctling our issues you’ve at Fox Oreilly shuts everyone up just as Cruz or anyone else who has valid points your change the subject.Fox News was number1 before trump gets his how many billions of free coverage.When Cruz speaksHanitty as well as others on your staff never give home fair shot It used to beBalananced this the pres of the U.S. Position.Did you also forgot aboutMegen Narcissist damaged herYou guys are loyal to ????
Cruz us s low fife bottom feeder like all thd scum in washingyon. What they fear most is that Trump will
Expose and dissect the under belly of the very corrupt Washington and all the deals under the table.
A perfect example and a Democrat remember the movie Charlie Wilson’s war ? During the Clinton administration it is as bad or Worse. This is why the country is in such bad shape .Cruz is part of thd problem
Just not quite as deep in heir favors pool Yet. This cannot continue . If you Americans truly want change then
Donald Trump is thd answer. He will invest deep into this country. Putting true experts in the respective positions .Totally unlike Obama who has no clue. Trump cannot depend on honesty the super pack delegates and laws are already changing during the election .this in itself is immoral. Think about our future Trump
Is not on their payroll and owes them Nothing in Washington ,this is what scares the he’ll out of yhe establishmrnt.well over $$ 100 Million dollars have been spent to drum up anything to derail Trump.
Don’t let this happen Trump can and will beat The Parasite Liar Hillary Clinton. She has more garbage on her
Then the dump !! Trust me this current slander poles and profile predictions mean Nothing, a national election is just 2 people and many months to strengthen ant weaknesses. Think Voters first our Safety,snd economy .
Cruz knows Zero on how to create jobs. Also Trump us the front runner on our national security he has already
Been discussing several top generals who know how to eradicate the I sis problem .
Husain OBAMA has agreed w/Rump to do two things, destroy the Republican party, and keep all of his secrets covered up referring to fast & furious, & all of his illegal pres. exec. orders. Rump would be a willing participant in the theft & overthrow of
America, jobs, my ass! Wise up..
Like the mafia is any dirtier than the scumbags that are already in office Hell most of our elected officials could be put in jail if they were investigated !
Amen to that!. And even when they are investigated and found to be the criminal vermin they truly are, nothing happens to them because they are above the law. The common folks, such as myself would be serving time in a penitentiary.
You people are falling for the games. People not related to Trump are making statements in his name. People not related to Cruz are making statements/accusations in his name. And most of you people are falling for it. Cruz has a history and a voting record. Trump also has a history. People need to do their own studying and homework. Many of you are allowing others to think for you. Do your own thinking and voting!!
If your in business in N.Y.C. you are going to have to deal with the mafia even the F.B.I. has their garbage picked up by mob. This is nothing new and different this is the way it works or it doesn’t get done.
Rafael ‘Ted’ Cruz will say and do anything in desperation of his infidelity secret being exposed. Who is he to keep someone down that has rehabilitation himself, did his father not do the same, after being on the terrorist list, a drunk and swindler he went on to become a pastor and claimed to change his ways. Maybe because his father never really changed his ways is why Ted doesn’t think anyone else can.
The current career Politicians in Washington ARE an organised crime syndicate.
@least Trump admits to what he has done; that shows much more integrity than what I have seen with the Dem’s or Rep’s. I have always been a registered Republican, but they are just as dirty as the Democrat’s; where the Democrats harbor murderers, thieves, adulterers and other criminals, the Republican’s let them by with it with blessing. I thank God for Donald Trump and I don’t care what he has done in the past; like I say, at least he admits to it and there is one thing in which I am persuaded; Donald Trump loves America and this day and time, that’s all I need to know…….. No! I do not particularly care for Donald Trump from a personal standpoint… But, Donald Trump is the only hope for the Country that I love!…… We the people keep prayinng: GOD BLESS AMERICA!……. I sincerely believe in my heart that Donald Trump IS that blessing!
a lot of people tend to forget that most Politicians are Lawyers. Some of the most unscrupulous people on the planet. Not so much of a honorable profession as it once was. Serving their own agendas rather than the will of the people who they are supposed to represent. And the Republicans AND Democrats fall into this category. I’m very disappointed at the Republicans now for their behavior right now. Why vote, period, it it doesn’t mean sh*t?