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Midnight Writer

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3. On one occasion, Trump sold a mansion in Florida to a Russian oligarch

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 07:57 PM

Apr 29

that, at the time, was the most expensive home sale ever in the USA.

The oligarch did not even move into the mansion. He had it torn down.

What makes sense in this deal except laundering?

Casinos are another business that, in unscrupulous hands, are great for laundering.

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Just how did Putin and the Oligarchs launder out stolen Russian assets in the 00s? [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Apr 29 OP

They laundered some of their money by buying condos in Cankles's buildings for jacked-up prices. Scrivener7 Apr 29 #1

This might be the real issue. Irish_Dem Apr 29 #2

On one occasion, Trump sold a mansion in Florida to a Russian oligarch Midnight Writer Apr 29 #3

After their 15 minutes with the girls, LakeVermilion Apr 29 #4

Exactly. The girls were the entertainment after the deals were made. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 29 #5

Craig Unger pegged the Russia-Epstein angle. Kid Berwyn Apr 30 #6

Thanks! OAITW r.2.0 Apr 30 #7