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Altus Property Group has scrapped the 91-story Trump International Hotel & Tower on the Gold Coast after public backlash and a petition with over 140,000 signatures; CEO David Young says the Trump brand’s image in Australia became toxic, and the project will proceed without the Trump name, while the Trump Organization blames the developer for failing to meet basic financial obligations.
Plans for a 91-story Trump Tower in Surfers Paradise, Australia, were scrapped after Altus Property Group pulled out, blaming the Trump brand’s toxicity amid Middle East conflicts; locals had petitions against the project, and the deal was said to fail due to obligations on the developer’s end, with the Trump Organization noting the deal was not due to their side.
Altus Property Group scrapped a A$1.5 billion Trump Tower project on the Gold Coast, blaming the Trump brand’s toxic image amid the Iran war, while the Trump Organisation contended the developer failed to meet basic financial obligations; no development application was lodged and the site has been vacant for years, ending plans for Australia’s 91-storey landmark hotel and residences.
Fifa has opened an office in Trump Tower in New York City, signaling a closer relationship with US President Donald Trump, with Fifa officials including President Gianni Infantino emphasizing the importance of being present in the US for global operations.
A former federal prosecutor suggests that the FBI could raid Trump Tower to search for potentially hoarded classified documents, following a court filing by Trump's lawyers revealing that he kept presidential records in Trump Tower and his Bedminster estate. Trump is currently facing trial for allegedly retaining classified documents from his presidency, with the latest filing confirming the existence of such documents in multiple locations. The revelation aligns with statements from Trump's former valet, who helped load boxes of presidential records onto Trump's private plane, and raises questions about Trump's defense that he designated presidential files as personal items before leaving the White House.
Former President Donald Trump is urgently seeking to secure a $454 million bond in his civil fraud case, with a looming deadline on Monday, and has launched a fund-raising blitz, warning his supporters that New York's attorney general, Letitia James, is attempting to seize his iconic Trump Tower. Trump's campaign emails have urged donations as a show of strength against what he portrays as a political witch hunt, as he faces legal troubles and a hefty penalty imposed by a New York judge.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is prepared to seize Donald Trump's assets, including Trump Tower, if he fails to pay a $464m civil fraud judgment. Trump has struggled to secure a bond to satisfy the judgment, and his attorneys have approached multiple surety companies without success. New Yorkers have mixed opinions on the potential seizure, with some expressing support for it and others defending Trump. The attorney general's office has already taken steps to recover some of Trump's assets, and while Trump Tower is at risk, other Trump-owned properties may also be targeted.
Donald Trump sends a desperate fundraising message to his supporters, seeking help to pay his $464 million bond in his New York fraud trial judgment. Facing a Monday deadline, Trump's lawyers have struggled to secure the capital, with surety companies unwilling to accept real estate as collateral. If he fails to pay, his properties, including Trump Tower, could be seized by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump's team is considering various options, including seeking overseas donors for help.
A video by Walter Masterson shows that merchandise sold at Trump Tower, including hats, T-shirts, and Donald Trump bobbleheads, all have tags that say "Made in China," contradicting the idea that they are made in MAGA Land.
Testimony in Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial revealed that his corporate executives inflated the value of his Trump Tower penthouse by $20 million due to his celebrity status. Another $100 million increase was based on an email from a real estate broker who didn't inspect the property and provided an estimate based on an asking price. Former Trump Organization controller Jeffrey McConney testified that these inflated valuations were included in Trump's financial statements, which were used for loan deals. The New York Attorney General's lawsuit alleges that Trump conspired to exaggerate his wealth, while Trump denies any wrongdoing.
Former President Donald Trump arrives in New York City ahead of his civil fraud trial, where he and his company are facing a $250 million lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump, who campaigned in Iowa earlier in the day, expressed his intention to fight against what he perceives as a biased attorney general and judge. The trial, presided over by Judge Arthur Engoron, is set to begin with opening statements from both sides. Trump and his close associates are potential witnesses, but their testimonies are not expected for several weeks. The trial is estimated to last about three months. Trump's Trump Tower property could be at risk depending on the trial's outcome.
A woman with a rifle was taken into custody by Chicago police SWAT officers at Trump Tower on Wednesday. The incident was believed to be an isolated domestic-related incident and there was no threat to the public. The woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation and charges against her are pending. No injuries were reported.
A large police presence, including SWAT officers, responded to a domestic disturbance at Chicago's Trump Tower on Wednesday afternoon. The incident is believed to be isolated, with no ongoing threat to the public. Wabash Avenue is closed in both directions between Wacker Drive and Hubbard Street.
A woman carrying a rifle into Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago prompted an hours-long lockdown. SWAT officers responded to a domestic-related incident at the building and partially blocked off streets around the building. The woman was taken into custody and was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
An armed woman entered Trump Tower in Chicago and prompted an hourslong SWAT standoff before being taken into custody. The incident was believed to be domestic in nature and the woman was allegedly brandishing a rifle. She was taken to a hospital for evaluation and there were no reported injuries or immediate threat to the public.