As former United States President Donald J. Trump continues to face an investigation from federal prosecutors regarding his handling of classified documents, it appears the investigation has taken a significant turn as prosecutors are now investigating his relationship with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour.
According to a report from the New York Times on Thursday afternoon, the feds have opened a subpoena for recording detailing Trump’s dealing with the LIV Golf tour.
“One of the previously unreported subpoenas to the Trump Organization sought records pertaining to Mr. Trump’s dealings with a Saudi-backed professional golf venture known as LIV Golf, which is holding tournaments at some of Mr. Trump’s golf resorts,” the New York Times wrote on Thursday.
“It is unclear what bearing Mr. Trump’s relationship with LIV Golf has on the broader investigation, but it suggests that the prosecutors are examining certain elements of Mr. Trump’s family business,” the New York Times continued.
While it’s not immediately clear why the prosecutors are looking into with this investigation, one prominent lawyer suggests that the Department of Justice suspects that Trump exchanged documents for foreign money.
BREAKING: DOJ investigating Trump's links to Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour.
This is in the context of the Mar-a-Lago documents case — which opens possibility that DOJ suspects foreign money may have been exchanged for docs.
— Tristan Snell (@TristanSnell) May 5, 2023
“BREAKING: DOJ investigating Trump’s links to Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour. This is in the context of the Mar-a-Lago documents case — which opens possibility that DOJ suspects foreign money may have been exchanged for docs,” said Tristan Snell, a lawyer who prosecuted Trump University and is a commentator for CNN and MSNBC.
Obviously, this is horrible news for Trump and the world had plenty to say about it on social media.
Your are telling me that Trump sold the classified documents he stole to the Saudis and others? I'm shocked! 🙄 https://t.co/o77q5QEAEc
— Bruce P. Knight (@brucepknight) May 5, 2023
Wait, you mean to tell me that the more than $2 billion Kushner got wasn't just a regular investment? No WAY! https://t.co/wNY9NhZ1Nx
— Kyle Garner (@KyleGarnerMO) May 5, 2023
Well, lookie here. https://t.co/0XvR1akAdM
— GingerSpice❄️💙 (@thedesertginger) May 5, 2023
WHAT? How can anyone think 🍊 would sell classified documents? You mean the guy who siphons every last dime he can from his clueless supporters under the guise of the latest hoax or witch hunt or because he's been victimized the most unfairly of anyone ever?
Unimaginable! 😧🙄 https://t.co/SFurDDbDiq
— Mike Paxson (@MikePaxson4) May 5, 2023
He literally took a bucket load of boxes to bedminster … then hosted the Saudis for the LIV… I'm an Aussie but I'd ask the question lol https://t.co/LFQEl4FTdV
— Oz Feminist at Heart (@Oz_Feminist) May 5, 2023
Saw this coming when LIV started….but what do I know? https://t.co/nHRFhGcwAg
— Lisa 💙 (@LisaNY007) May 5, 2023
Trump has been very open about his support for both LIV Golf and the Saudis, calling them “good people with unlimited money.”
He also hosts several LIV events on his golf courses.
[New York Times, Tristan Snell]
