Trump Knew of Alleged Tax Scam, Controller Says CFO Told Him
- McConney says Weisselberg mentioned discussion with the boss
- Testimony could help prosecutors; Trump himself isn’t charged
Trump Tower in New York.
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Donald Trump himself was aware of allegedly abusive tax practices at his company, testimony at the criminal fraud trial of two Trump Organization business units suggested.
Trump Organization Controller Jeffrey McConney was asked by a prosecutor on Thursday whether longtime chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg had spoken with the former president about reducing Weisselberg’s salary -- and giving him perks instead -- to lower his tax liability.