Susanne Craig is an investigative reporter. She has written about the finances of Donald J. Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and has been a journalist for more than 30 years.
The former president reported a burst of income after entering the Oval Office,
but by the end of his term, his tax filings had reverted to large losses,
according to data released by a House panel.
When his skyscraper proved a disappointment, Donald Trump defaulted on his loans, sued his bank, got much of the debt forgiven — and largely avoided paying taxes on it.
Over $21 million in highly unusual payments from the Las Vegas hotel Donald Trump owns with Phil Ruffin were routed through other Trump companies, then directed to Mr. Trump.
Donald J. Trump’s stock holdings are not a significant portion of his business empire, but the sale described by a spokesman would alleviate some concerns about his conflicts.