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Mtugendhat@me.com's avatar

Shady individuals and companies., mafia, oligarchs. Sounds like a perfect Trump crime family project.

foofaraw & Chiquita(ARF!)'s avatar

"...the project involved a “network of shady individuals and companies“ including “a businessman accused of links to the Italian mafia, a former judge who resigned due to the vetting process, the daughter of a lawyer accused of forgery, the company of a murdered businessman and individuals linked to one of Albania’s biggest oligarchs..."

All the "trumpiest" of qualifying factors.

EricStoner's avatar

At least Kushner has a real business and a long history in development as opposed to,

German newspaper cancels corruption report on Biden's Albanian buddy

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/german-newspaper-cancels-corruption-report-on-bidens-albanian-buddy

https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-fbi-official-who-investigated-trump-ties-to-russia-was-just-arrested-for-illegal-ties-to-russian-oligarch

On Saturday afternoon, former FBI agent Charles McGonigal, who was head of counterintelligence in the New York Field Office and a part of the investigation into supposed ties between Trump and Russia, was arrested over his alleged ties to Russia.

https://www.disclose.tv/id/1617569155653287944/

8/10/2023

Charles McGonigal, the head of the NY FBI’s counter intelligence division, and Peter Strzok’s boss, is reportedly planning on pleading guilty to dirty business dealings with both Albania and Russia.

This was the man who tried to frame me as a Russian asset.

You can’t make this up.

https://twitter.com/georgepapa19/status/1689368511674511367?s=43&t=BoHOe-_T8keg3S2zv-cm7g

Hunter Biden’s link to disgraced ex-FBI official Charles McGonigal

By 

https://nypost.com/2023/02/15/hunter-bidens-link-to-disgraced-ex-fbi-official-charles-mcgonigal/#

February 15, 2023

https://nypost.com/2023/02/15/hunter-bidens-link-to-disgraced-ex-fbi-official-charles-mcgonigal/

Jim Tragos's avatar

Yes, McGonigal was involved with Oleg Deripaska, the Russian oligarch who Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's campaign manager, had a $10 million contract with to influence politics, business deals, and media coverage inside the U.S., Europe, and former Soviet republics to benefit Putin and Russia.

Your whatabout Biden play is desperate, thin and pathetic. And Schindler and Papadopoulos are only credible in the right-wing propaganda sphere.

But keep doing your own 'research'.

EricStoner's avatar

The old “whataboutism” play. Can't reference history if it reflects poorly on your heroes. Got it.

https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtMg_a032fb67-2f6b-4d5b-a225-cae3f03f8675

The same characters that cooked up the Trump, Russia, and the Hillary campaign.

Jim Tragos's avatar

Your 'history' doesn't implicate anyone but McGonigal. But since you're a MAGA, you marinate in a stew of conspiracies and vomit up names that trigger you and pretend you've proven something. You'd be better off peddling this stuff to the rubes on Twitter.

EricStoner's avatar

LOL, now use MAGA as a pejorative and throw out the "conspracy theorists" defense. You're rolling right down the Alinsky checklist.

We're batting 1000.

How many recent mainstream media hoaxes did you fall for? ... and/or still believe?

Russian collusion

Trump called neo-nazis "fine people."

Jussie Smollett

Bubba Wallace garage pull.

Covington kids

Governor Whitmer kidnapping plot

Kavanaugh rape

Trump pee tape

COVID lab leak was a conspiracy theory

Border agents whipped migrants.

Trump saved nuclear secrets at Mar-a-Lago.

Steele Dossier

Russian bounties on US soldiers in Afghanistan

Trump said drinking bleach would fight COVID.

Muslim travel ban

Hunter Biden's laptop was Russian disinformation.

Andrew Cuomo has the best COVID leadership.

Trump built cages for migrant kids.

"Austere religious scholar"

Trump overfed Koi fish in Japan.

Build Back Better will pay for itself.

Trump's tax cuts benefited only the rich.

Cloth masks prevent COVID.

If you get vaccinated, you won't catch COVID.

SUV killed parade marchers

Trump used teargas to clear a crowd for a bible photo.

"Don't Say Gay" was in a bill.

Putin price hike

Ivermectin is a horse dewormer and not for humans.

"Mostly peaceful" protests

Trump overpowered the Secret Service for the wheel of "The Beast."

Protesters murdered Officer Sicknick.

January 6 was an insurrection.

And this is,

Caught Red Handed: Brennan's Handwritten Notes Prove Obama Was Briefed on Scheme to Set Up Trump

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2020/10/06/brennans-handwritten-notes-show-he-briefed-obama-on-setting-trump-up-n2577573

Obama, Biden Oval Office Meeting On January 5 Was Key To Entire Anti-Trump Operation

https://thefederalist.com/2020/05/08/obama-biden-oval-office-meeting-on-january-5-was-key-to-entire-anti-trump-operation/

Peter Strzok's OWN NOTES at the Oval Office on January 5, 2017.

CONFIRMS BEYOND THE SHADOW OF A DOUBT,

A CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY to frame @GenFlynn and sabotage the coming Trump Administration.

https://x.com/real_robn/status/1906884675735593132?s=43

The handwritten notes (Ohr) exposing what Fusion G.P.S. told D.O.J. about Trump http://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/401185-the-handwritten-notes-exposing-what-fusion-gps-told-doj-about-trump?amp&__twitter_impression=true

And, your Kenyan Prince spouting virtiously as he does the opposite and dolt's still worship him.

Flashback: Barack Obama Tells Stockholm Audience "We Do Not Surveil Our Own People" (VIDEO) http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2018/05/flashback-barack-obama-tells-stockholm-audience-we-do-not-surveil-our-own-people-video/

OBAMA: I guarantee that there is no political influence in any investigation conducted by the Justice Department or the FBI, not just in this case, but in any case. https://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/barack-obama-hillary-clinton-justice-221770

Flashback: Obama Insists He Doesn't Get Involved in FBI Investigations https://grabien.com/story.php?id=153927

And guppies believe this pathological liar?

CLIP: Obama: ' I do not talk to FBI directors about pending investigations' EXCEPT James Comey

https://youtu.be/2jRYXp--bKA

Katy Bolger's avatar

You gotta love Ivanka's Adam and Eve description of "discovering" the island, walking barefoot "to the top" presumably to be closer to God. She does not have a clue as to how most of the world lives, or in some cases, hangs on by their fingernails. Their elected blindness to the problems of the world, the fragility of nature, and the will of the people of Albania is astonishing, just mind-blowing. The rich are so oblivious, or pretend to be, to the suffering of the people who are here to serve them.

foofaraw & Chiquita(ARF!)'s avatar

Barefoot because one chooses to be does not equate to being one of the "regular people".

Pamela S.'s avatar

I imagine that walking barefoot where there is expended ordinance is not wise.

foofaraw & Chiquita(ARF!)'s avatar

Me?

I'd have wildlife trail cameras attached to every tree and bush.

Ann Marie's avatar

Could not agree more. For them it’s never enough wealth or influence.

EcstaticRationalist's avatar

"Albania is not for sale." Sadly, the United States appears to not only be for sale, but to have been sold to a cabal of greedy, inhumane criminals.

Joseph Mangano's avatar

From my brief reading about Rama, it appears his government is no stranger to controversy relating to charges of cronyism, a lack of accountability and transparency, and misuse of public funds. This brazenly corrupt deal with Kushner should be protested loudly.

NubbyShober's avatar

Remember also that Trump canceled the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in February, the law that makes it a crime for US citizens to bribe foreign nationals. Which means Jared is now free to legally bribe as many Albanian and Serbian politicians as he chooses. At least as far as US law goes.

Trump couldn't legally end the act. He just signed an order banning investigations into and enforcement of it. Which is essentially the same thing.

Therese S.'s avatar

The Trump family can't seem to get by without a lot of bribing and corruption. That looks like incompetence. A competent group of businesspeople would have the ability to run projects without collusion and other crimes involved. Other people do it all the time.

Meriby Sweet's avatar

Not only is this "rendering" of the oligarchs' plan an example of unfettered corruption, it is ALSO A BUTT-UGLY RESORT!!

It's purpose seems to be a brazen, clueless attempt to "prove" that Kushner and his in-laws are actual "real-estate developers". . .which this project negates. It is another grift, people!

Brenda's avatar

Everything they touch is out of corruption!!! I don’t think they are capable of creating something legally!

Nancy's avatar

How do people want to live, Ivanka? In a world where there are no trumps (except maybe Mary).

Kathleen Dintaman's avatar

Same experience for the Albanian citizens that the many communities throughout the world are facing with Data Center invasion.

Kristi Lau's avatar

Thank you for your reporting on this. It’s not surprising unfortunately, but it helps to shine a light on the broad corruption of this administration.

Dianne's avatar

Leave it to a Trump to destroy something beautiful by monetizing it. Has anyone in that grossly disfunctional group ever asked themselves why they are so obsessed with money? Do they know that simply aspiring for more and more money reveals an empty life? Do they know what constitutes a meaningful life? Compassion, generosity,, making the world a kinder place, caring about people other than just self and family, ethics, integrity, self awareness, thinking for one's self, and unconditional love, to name a few.

Pamela S.'s avatar

Their concept of a meaningful life ... is one where the walls are gold and the floor is stacked with money.

Ann Sharon's avatar

And everyone bows to their wishes.

Adam's avatar

For years "they" opined about the "Biden Crime Family" and Hunter Biden's whatever. What happened to all of the self appointed pundits out there who held those opinions? Where are they now?

Other than those who STILL claim that Biden was heading a criminal enterprise and think the occupier is a handsomer and buffer version of Jesus, the accusers appear to have disappeared!

Greg Kapphahn's avatar

They're standing right there, holding out a hand, waiting for their piece of the pie. They were never actually offended at what they accused Joe and Hunter Biden of doing. They were only offended that they weren't getting a cut of the deal.

Adam's avatar

Hah! I can see them in mind now. Hats in hand, dignity on pause, lips pursed to kiss the ring with all humanity extinguished.

Steve S.'s avatar

I hope the Albanian people drag them - all involved, straight into Hell. Grifter crime family needs a long imprisonment.

Elana's avatar

There’s nothing legit about any of them. What was promised Rama to support this? A percent of the profits.

John Glavin's avatar

Controversy...and the stench of corruption...follow the Trump family everywhere.