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Lisa Goldsmith's avatar

This is the reckoning we've all been hoping for. The word fraud is not used lightly in courts, insurance, and banking companies. It ranks up there with murder on the legal burden of proof ladder. And it looks like the proof is real.

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Elaine H's avatar

It’s about time and he must be quaking in his boots, his name, his brand, his wealth, his FRAUD will all be out in the open. Growing up in the ‘burbs of NYC, all of this was in the news for years. I reacquainted myself again, when he ran in 2016 and couldn’t believe the country was falling for this. How could you vote for him, this criminal, fraudster, etc.. Sickens me. He deserves what he gets and then some

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Ray Brown's avatar

Too bad indeed!

Excellent column.

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Larry G's avatar

Incredible how blind his supporters are.

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Linda's avatar

Good summary of how he managed to lie his way out of taking responsibility for his actions for so many years. The numbers of people who believed him are incredible.

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Ian Mark Sirota's avatar

Once a fraud........

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Patricia Andrews (WA)'s avatar

This essay also describes the R party from the Reagan revolution until now. Thank you for saying it out loud.

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Randy River's avatar

Great article! I heard today that his attorneys argued that the valuation of all his properties were merely estimates -- which is a completely legitimate and common practice (paraphrased). Hmm... I wonder how long it will take for the IRS to come knocking at my door if I decrease my income by 75% and quadruple my deductions when I file my 2023 taxes.

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