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Trump’s $1 Land Deal With a Corrupt Mayor

All’s Forgiven

When an amusement park Trump promised to Bridgeport, Conn., fell through, he still owed $300,000 a year in taxes—until its mayor bailed him out.

Gary Legum
Gary Legum
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Gary Legum

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