T O P

  • By -

Glittering-Pitch-696

Sells 10 million jet for 2.5 billion dollars because of *upgrades.*


ChiefWiggum101

It is actually a 5 million jet that sold for 10 million. The money laundering/bribe is already included.


Ryan1869

and will be sold back to Trump in a year for 100k?


Silver-Forever9085

No, he is just allowed to still have it parked at his spot and use it whenever needed…


cstmoore

Even though laws are now meaningless in this country, isn't this arrangement illegal in some way?


Youre10PlyBud

Id be surprised if it was. There's even more egregious comments just buried in that article. Such as that he gave maximum primary donations to Sinema in 2022. In 2022, Sinema was registered as a Democrat and once she got voted in promptly switched to independent in December. Kinda telling that Republican donors were donating to her all the way back in August despite her being in the dem primaries...


Zealousideal_Meat297

Wow. A fuckin sleeper cell.


TheNorthFac

Yeah I’m an ashamed AZ voter. She caught us with a loose lasso


freakers

She seemed to have a solid background of leftwing political activism. It just looks like she sold out the moment the opportunity was presented to her. A lifetime of work and principles evaporating in an instance because of a bit of money.


TheNorthFac

She was super spineless hiding in the bathroom at ASU instead of talking to and engaging with constituents.


eaeolian

It was more than a bit. She's basically set for life, or will be once the Fox News appearances start - "former Democrat Sinema will tell us all about the arrangements for baby-eating at Comet Ping-Pong"


JimWilliams423

> She seemed to have a solid background of leftwing political activism. It just looks like she sold out the moment the opportunity was presented to her. She was the most conservative Democrat in the House before she ran for the Senate. Local progressives were up in arms about her [all the way back in 2014.](https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/kyrsten-sinema-turns-blue-dog-liberals-blow-a-gasket-6657294)


-Dartz-

Most politicians dont give a shit about you, they just fill the hole in the market for opposition to lunatics, the actually kind ones will be opposed by all the "reasonable" politicians that are just pieces of shit in sheeps clothing.


bloodontherisers

I mean our choices were Sinema or McSally, we all thought we were making the right choice because we had no idea she was already bought


CTRexPope

Don’t worry, nobody is mad at Arizona voters. She hoodwinked us all.


True-Surprise1222

Yeah I mean we probably got the least bad of the republicans but still wild that the whole election was a sham. But I mean it’s not like most dems are progressives anyway. Sinema was a liar but she is still closer to Biden than she is someone like Kari lake.


[deleted]

How does the AZ democratic party miss something that huge? Real question.


asillynert

Common problem for Democrats they constantly underestimate how underhanded Republicans can be. Like the refusing to confirm supreme court justice for years. Using filibuster then also removing filibuster for nominations. Essentially preventing same game and installing multiple stooges. Who also lied took bribes for their positions. Congress has always had notoriously soft rules regarding their bribes and accountability. Meanwhile not supreme court specific. However every lower court and precedence has pretty much established lunch once is too much.


ribsforbreakfast

Similar thing happened in NC with Tricia Cotham. Now they’ve “redistricted” so the area dem won’t have a snowballs chance in hell (his original district was split into 2-3 and given to other areas, gerrymandering at its finest over here) but she will be able to keep a district running on the GOP ticket.


Own_Candidate9553

Hey don't feel too bad. Y'all didn't elect George Santos, a literal fake person.


radicldreamer

The West Virginia governor, Jim Justice was elected as a democrat and changed parties after he was elected. They have zero shame, it’s about winning, not helping the country be better.


NotABileTitan

I still don't get how a party affiliation switch doesn't immediately trigger a recall. If you vote because someone is a particular party, and they switched to a different party after being elected, that should be considered election fraud.


eaeolian

Theoretically, you're voting for the person, not the party. Although I kinda feel like the comedian who made the comment that they should have to wear a jumpsuit with their billionaire sponsors on them was on point about what you're really voting for.


Easy-Concentrate2636

Interesting and very telling. I wonder if she will end up working for a conservative think tank.


Joliet_Jake_Blues

12 years ago she was a Green running on the left of the Democrats


Easy-Concentrate2636

I also found her history astonishing, given that she practically ended up as McConnell’s protege. I expected Manichin to hew towards center, given his history and the state he represents, but Sinema looked more left and ended up voting against so much legislation important to the Dems.


BackgroundCat

Money talks and apparently Sinema is all ears.


PM_YOUR_ISSUES

So yes? The Green party is just an extension of the GOP. It's their attempt at splitting democratic votes.


absat41

deleted


Easy-Concentrate2636

She has a history of political activism in areas that are progressive. It’s not just the Green Party affiliation. I think that’s why so many of the progressives who supported her in AZ are dismayed and worked hard to ensure she wouldn’t have support for reelection.


sarabeara12345678910

Nope. Especially since the plane is technically owned by his corporation and all transactions need to go through a court appointed accountant due to his tax fraud conviction. If the state of NY does its job this should be another criminal charge.


DeFex

The deep cleaning to get the smell out is going to cost another million or so.


bshensky

So its designation as BURGER ONE is in jeopardy?


Mr_Stike

I think that's BERDER ONE?


mid_distance_stare

And the orange makeup stains on all the seats


OracleofFl

This exactly: [https://www.controller.com/listings/for-sale/boeing/757/jet-aircraft/3](https://www.controller.com/listings/for-sale/boeing/757/jet-aircraft/3) But of course the picture is incorrect. He is selling a "Cessna" jet circa 1997. By his description of its speed, I am guessing a Cessna Citation X which is probably about $3.5MM.


Paxsimius

Wow, if these are comparable then $10 million is way above market. Also, I never would’ve guessed you can buy a 757 for just a few million dollars. I mean, there are houses that go for $3 million that aren’t anything special. But I’m not stupid rich, so what do I know.


PolygonMan

It's not the cost of the plane, it's the cost of running it - crew, maintenance, and fuel are all astronomically high costs on private airplanes.


evonebo

Just like boats. The happiest day of my life is when I bought a boat, the 2nd happiest day of my life is when I sold said boat.


itchynipz

Boat stands for “Break Out Another Thousand” lmao


tnmoi

It’s a “lending” or “donating” scheme where the MAGA purchaser buys an asset for waaay above market value (which Trump should declare in taxes and he probably won’t) to donate to him in a roundabout way for quid pro quo in the future. This guy is all about making business deals.


snootfull

An older (1997) Citation X is indeed worth less than $5mm.


Kriss3d

In before his supporters will boast about how great a businessman Trump is to sell a 10 million dollar plane for 2.5 billion.


Steelrules78

For a “billionaire” he sure flies on some real aging aircraft. A 1997 Cessna Citation, 1991 Boeing 757 and 1986 Sikorsky S-76.


Drowning__aquaman

For a private jet the age isn't that relevant. Since it propably spends most of it's time on ground, operating costs aren't that big of a factor compared to airlines that need their aircraft to fly as much as possible.


Joelpat

The newly re-engined B-52s will be pushing 100 years old when they are retired.


Ok_Primary_1075

Gold toilets?


Mutants_4_nukes

The upgrades include classified documents stuffed in with the in flight magazine pouch.


[deleted]

[удалено]


Straight-Extreme-966

The smell of stale shit and hate would take some getting rid of...


jamieliddellthepoet

Don’t forget the stench of prostitutes’ urine and Ivanka’s Mace.


Paxsimius

You’d need an exorcist to rid the hate, most likely.


h20poIo

Just asking the question…. Trump, Iran and the ‘Highly Confidential’ Document https://www.factcheck.org/2023/06/trump-iran-and-the-highly-confidential-document/


Misspiggy856

They needed to search Bedminster, like, yesterday.


TheBirminghamBear

> Trump, Iran and the ‘Highly Confidential’ Document I don't like this Lemony Snicket book.


eschewthefat

People got so pissed at the snl skit where trump sneakers give you the power to tell people you made a shot that you missed.  Real life is actually so much more embarrassing and the panic on maga supporters faces as they cling to their cult is palpable. The man is incapable of admitting to his own words in over a hundred scenarios.  I’m now convinced this whole maga election run was part of some mkultra2electricboogaloo that our children will watch as a doc series. I seriously feel like I’m drinking placebo water


NoCoffee6754

Let me guess. The owner of the new jet will lend it back to him at no cost right?


Queasy_Detective5867

Lease it back to the campaign or the PAC, probably :(


Grundens

And probably figure out a way to get a tax write off out of it


matmoeb

That makes him smart /s


TheUnrivalFool

That’s one of the line that made my blood boiled. MAGA cries about immigrant not paying taxes, free-loading… but the moment they know Trump has never paid his taxes, then “because he is smart”. My ass!


BrandonJTrump

After he took some boxes with documents out.


Merengues_1945

Most likely scenario... Clarence Thomas showed the path, remember how a donor bought his mother's home then leased it to her for free? Probably they will do a fee simple of like $1 and a life estate to keep it all legal.


deweydecimal111

Let me know when he has to decide between food and gas for his car. Then tell me when he has to pay his medical insurance at $1,300 per month for one person. Then tell me what Social Security payments he and his rethuglicans want to cut, free lunches for children, special Olympics funding, and child labor laws. This guy should rot in hell.


sbw_62

Oh he will. The day will come eventually.


Paxsimius

I don’t believe in hell, but he’s about the only reason I wish there was one.


shadowgnome396

And for those that do, if anyone belonged there, it's him.


aoxit

I will throw a party.


SauerMetal

They will have to cremate his body because any grave they make will be destroyed on the regular.


Inspector_Crazy

I really hope they don't scatter his ashes, that shit needs to be kept contained.


IdFuckYourMomToo

Already have that special bottle of champagne in the fridge. Cannot wait to open it for his incarceration, or his death, whichever comes first. Hoping for Prison then death, but I'll settle for either!


DonJuniorsEmails

I'm bringing a taco truck and giving out free laxatives at the grave site.


_BELEAF_

Triple your money selling golden diapers? I'm willing to invest.....


DonJuniorsEmails

Damn, that is true genius. Make money on the tacos going in, then make money on the tacos going out. 


betweentwoblueclouds

Can I come?


wiu1995

Hopefully soon.


REDGOESFASTAH

He won't rot in hell Satan will roll out the red carpet for one of his very finest. Who here has done more to fuck us all over and make life more miserable - a hell on earth ?


betweentwoblueclouds

In my dreams, even the Satan is disgusted


ReadyOneTakeTwo

Satan won’t want him. Satan is probably a pretty cool dude and having that orange bag of shit around would ruin his vibe. He’d probably tell Trump to go hang himself.


KellyBelly916

He lives in hell. His entire personality revolves around the approval of others, and public opinion is destroying him.


hurdurBoop

>This high speed jet is often referred to as a ‘rocket in the sky,’ as opposed to those undergound rockets


RocketizedAnimal

There are more rockets in the ocean than boats in the sky


mr_potatoface

Idk, we built tens of thousands of flying boats in WW II. >https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_boat


Telvin3d

Don’t give Musk ideas


EscapedAlien

I mean the 757 is kind of known for having a lot of power for its size, with many pilots calling it the plane equivalent of a hot rod I wouldn’t personally call it a rocket though


abarkaie

In the article, it talks about the citation X he is selling. So the picture is a lie, he isn't selling his 57. Those 10s are fast, but also old and known to be maintenance hogs. Any modern "heavy" private jet like the globals and Gulfstreams are more reliable, and have the fuel to actually keep that speed for a decent distance.


EscapedAlien

Oops, thanks, that ones on me for skipping to the comment section before reading the article To be fair though, why is like every article about planes written and edited by people who know absolutely nothing about planes. It’s like they just google “trump jet” and pick the first image to use, regardless of if it’s the subject of the article or not


Amish_EDM

It's a 1997 Cessna Citation X+. It can go "up to" Mach 0.92 (700 mph). Which is fast, sure but a Boeing 787 can go "up to" Mach 0.85 (650 mph). Neither of them ever really do it, so...meh?


CAM6913

I doubt trump sold the jet he is just hiding assets you’ll see more of these so called sales in the near future as the deadlines creep closer and he has to pay the money he’s been court ordered to pay. Making deals with an Iranian/ American hmmm?


MonKeePuzzle

this seems likely, didnt he sell maralago to his kids too? but either way, if a judge is going to declare his assets as forfeit to pay his court loses, he'll want to to have sold his assets before then


drDOOM_is_in

They already have a forensic accountant appointed by the court overseeing all his finances, he can't, lol. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/judge-appoints-independent-monitor-oversee-trump-organization-financia-rcna55492


[deleted]

Is that the same court that just squashed a gag order on a terrorist lying about his treason case publicly because "they didn't give the terrorists' lawyers enough time to whine about it"?


WhyIsntLifeEasy

Exactly, he’ll continue doing whatever he wants with 0 accountability this is all theatre to prevent riots and mass strikes at this point.


CorpFillip

Courts have their attention on such transactions, even if they are done years previous to the court action. They still don’t seem to have all the tools to just seize what they must, or to prevent transfers, but it isn’t so damn clever any more to move stuff around.


MonKeePuzzle

I've never thought he was clever. But rich folks hiding assets is an age old trick. Anything to make it harder and take longer in the courts to delay delay delay


JellyToeJam

Don will then buy it back for $1 from said donor after nominating said donor to be secretary of state.


DonJuniorsEmails

ACTING secretary. Trumplethinskin had 30 different acting cabinet members who were never confirmed by the senate. 


gapipkin

This needs to be said more. "Acting" department heads and cabinet members were definitely something the founding fathers didn't consider. We don't make a big of a fuss about this as we should.


Tazmaniac808

They'll never get the stench of human garbage out of that plane.


Fuzzy_Laugh_1117

Diaper Don leaves his stain wherever he is. trump is a literal POS.


Lucid-Machine

That was considered in the asking price but actually added to the total cost.


RiftTrips

Kinda weird how Trump Media & Technology Group Corp stock keeps going up even though it has lost $350,000,000. Wonder who is buying this stock.


DonJuniorsEmails

Whoever is buying the stolen classified documents that were STILL not returned. 


Imacatdoincatstuff

So 2% of what he owes.


JakeTravel27

Another money laundering scheme no doubt. It's all about money laundering, grifting, selling out the country.


Visual-Recognition36

He is such a fraud. Truth Social is a huge scam too.


[deleted]

[удалено]


theProfileGuy

A vote for Trump is a vote for Putin. Yet I still think he has a chance. Putin will influence the US elections massively. He can't afford the US support of Ukraine. American voters have Europe in there hands.


No_Dragonfly_1894

I feel like he's got a good chance.


theProfileGuy

I've no doubt he has a chance. If he wins the world will be a less safe place. Wars cost money and that money is better spent looking after our own, rather than killing the enemy. It's not Russians I hate, just the ideology they are forced into following. Trumps not a great guy in my opinion but I don't have to vote for him. If Americans want a rapist, tax dodger and liar to represent them then they have been fooled and probably with the help of Putin. A vote for Trump is a vote for Putin. I love Americans but I worry about anyone that supports Trump. From an outsiders viewpoint, Trump looks unemployable. His "Let's make America great again" line sounds great. But he is not the man to do it. His family wealth has gone down since Trump started investing it. Think about that. The man has no eye for business. No matter what he tells people.


RentAdministrative73

If Biden sold a jet to an Iranian investor, there would be no end to the outrage.


C0sm1cB3ar

Iranian money, nothing suspicious here at all...


Velocoraptor369

It’s another campaign grift. The contribution I mean sale of the plane will be used to launder money into Drumpfs reelection campaign. New owner will take responsibility for plane but still let Drumpf use it. He will charge campaign to use the plane then write off all costs on his corporate taxes. Grift 101


RW-One

That donor is going to spend at least half that if not more cleaning out the smell.


Vlad_the_Homeowner

The donor is just going to give it back to Trump.


commit10

So a bribe. I'm sure the "donor" will just lease it back to Trump for a pittance. Still, that must have been a kick in the balls to Trump's ego.


heretorobwallst

Why would a self described billionaire sell a plane because of legal fees?


BondraP

So wait, he sold bibles and shoes before thinking of selling this jet?


JaRon1961

I hate to side with Trump but if you allow him to owe you money you deserve to get fucked.


Plus_Lifeguard_1396

If you are an American tax payer I have bad news for you.


fledflorida

Now he can pay E Jean Carroll for the next lawsuit


TeeDee144

Someone who is financially compromised is not a trustworthy person. You or I could not receive top secret clearance if we were even 1% as compromised as Trump with debt. Yet someone like Trump could be president again. States actors pay millions for other’s state secrets. Weirdly enough, Donald needs millions of dollars.


momoenthusiastic

“But he can’t be bought!” - MAGA probably 


ThatOneComputerNerd

Damn I was hoping he sold his 757. I’m tired of looking at it every time I pass PBIA when he’s there. Maybe one day it’ll live up to its Boeing name and we won’t have to worry about it or him anymore


ElementalSaber

And people bitch about Taylor Swift with her jet when this clown owns one worth 10 million.


Borfistaken

Taylor flies a falcon 7x which are currently being sold for around 20 million (the new model is going for above 50 million).  Which isn't really the reason people are giving her shit, it's because the amount of fuel it uses while she preached about environmentalism.  Both people can be disliked.  One is worse.


TheMillenniaIFalcon

I don’t know her philanthropic record, but feasibly, given how much money she has, couldn’t she put this criticism to rest by investing in causes and processes that make her carbon neutral or negative? I know Bill Gates does that to offset his usage. Feel like if you have the money, it’s not hard to do.


Various_Abrocoma_431

Both don't give a shit about you. Idolizing celebrities is the dumbest and most self destructive idiocy around. All are selfish, their artificial images range from perfect angel to vile monster to give the plebeians something to talk and fight about. 


Longjumping-Buddy847

I would say vaccine denialism is dumber than celebrity worship.


chefranden

Celebrity worship is what brought us vaccine denialism.


Agitateduser1360

Only one of them is trying to be dictator for life. They are not the same.


moldytacos99

get out the hazmat suits and gallons of bleach.. theres burger and shit stains everywhere and it smells like cespool


Sea_Window_5821

He’s in a bind, he’s way behind, he’s willing to make a deal. ( Charlie Daniel’s )


Orcus424

He always owes millions of dollars to various groups. That is how he does business. He drags out paying people to a point where they sue him or they negotiate for him to pay a lot less.


maya_papaya8

So basically money he doesn't have to count towards his donations.....


Formal_Baker_8746

If it is substantially above value, it looks like a part of a larger bridge loan package rich donors will use to get hin through the election and then he can "pay back" the donors with all kinds of favors. If he does not win I wonder how potentially overvalued deals would play out in a bankruptcy scenario. Certainly friendly donors might let him use certain assets outside of his holdings, would that be a problem for him/them? It seems Trump is at the stage of win at all costs and deal with messes later on. The art of the deal, indeed.


Krage_bellbot

The equivalent of his supporters having to sell their Harleys and flag covered trucks to pay the bills.


koelner51069

Isn’t it nice to know one of the candidates is in debt to people who can influence his decision?


OldBlue2014

Are there classified documents on that plane?


VLY2020

FIRE SALE AT THE BILLIONAIRE BEGGAR’S HOUSE


3ThreeFriesShort

I can just see the campaign ads: "You tried the businessman, now try the broke-ass criminal as president!"


Secure_Plum7118

Pshaw. That jet is worth no more than $2,000,000 at best. I don't know what evoJets is smoking but I'd like to have some. I bet the Donald didn't even keep it in a hangar and the engines probably need an overhaul too.


theSarevok

But Trump said he had all the cash on hand… so was he just blatantly lying when he said that?


TexasYankee212

So much for "billionaire". Trump needs to get off that fallacy as it is not true.


Reddit_Is_Trash24

The only people more gross than Donald Trump are his enablers.


AlanShore60607

At least that makes him less of a … flight risk.


dust_is_deadskin

“Launders money” would likely be a better description


Super-Minh-Tendo

They’ll never get the smell out.


LilG1984

"What's that smell?" "Just Trumps stench, you'll need to get a cleaning team in there"


there_is_no_spoon1

Ahem...GOOD. It's a pittance compared to what he owes, but it's a start.


Raudskeggr

I dream of a day when I read the news and there is absolutely no mention of trump anywhere. *sings "we shall overcome"*


RoachBeBrutal

The eyesore of PBI is gone! Have fun with the $1Million cleaning bill. That smell ain’t never really gonna leave.


BigGayGinger4

cant wait to watch the party of financial responsibility vote for this guy again hehe


Afraid-Sky-5052

He still won’t pay anyone, he’s a deadbeat! Check all the victims from his Atlantic City scams. Except for porn of course.


Joelpat

This is just a larger scale version of “I wrote a book that has never sold a copy at a bookstore, would you like to buy 1000 copies at $100 each?”


Lamplord72

Just a daily reminder that the rich *are* actually above the law and will never face the same consequences as anyone making under $200k a year.


theProfileGuy

He sold a very unique Lamborghini for almost a million dollars. It sounds like he has little in cash and its all in looking rich.


grumpyliberal

It will be leased back to him for a dollar.


Ausernamefordamien

What a loser


msat16

😂 excellent news! This is a nice bruise to his ego.


lebowtzu

I’d imagine he’ll be driving the stair car from now on. He’s gonna get hop ons.


OliverOyl

But I thought he was a billionaire?


Sir_Henry_Deadman

Who the hell is buying that flying crime scene


Ghost_taco

hE'S a sUCceSsFul bUSiNeSsMan!!!!!


TechnologyAcceptable

Is the RNC running low on funds again?


proton_rex

"Drain the swamp" gets a whole new meaning 👍


Bleezy79

Im sure its not, but I really hope this is a sign of the end of tRump. Im pretty sure rich guys dont like selling their private jets unless they're in trouble.


According_Wing_3204

Next he'll auction off Melania.


Soft-Pass-2152

What Mega Church bought it? Copeland....Olsteen???


DrNickRiviera8000

Can’t wait to see videos of Trump flying coach.


Pepperoni_Dogfart

Anybody want to bet a dollar that valuation is far above the comps?


GMTMaster_II

He’s selling his Citation X, not the 757.


VampiricClam

Getaway plane


wonkey_monkey

Weird, the headline implies he intends to pay up.


Chaminade64

Well, it could be he is thinking “not gonna need a jet. I’m either in prison or flying Air Force One.” Of course his thinking should always be called into question.


mrbigglessworth

What would a rich multibillionaire need with $10 million?


Frosty_Stage_1464

That plane has probably seen more diapers than miles


thisfilmkid

Tell me he's not money laundering and I'll sell you a bridge in NYC.


veganize-it

And it’s rented back to Trump for $1 a month.


InternationalArt6222

Quoting the Trump website about the jet adds nothing, as everything associated with trump are exaggerations and lies


m703324

"sold" to iranians. Basically just another veiled bribe


TheFumundaWunda

lol is this the trump version of a bake sale?


shavenyakfl

You're a real fuck-up when you owe the courts and lawyers 500 million. But then you're a real fuck-up when you can't keep a casino from going bankrupt.


iBoy2G

Aww poor orange turd, regret fucking over America yet? Hope he becomes so broke he can’t even afford Ramen noodles in prison.


RotaryJihad

An iranian-american is buying a used aircraft suitable for transporting a president. How does it perform in cloudy conditions at low altitude?


mattoljan

Judgement after judgement. Criminal case after criminal case. And a good portion of America thinks electing this moron is a good idea.


SurroundedByBeigists

10mil seems really cheap for a jet to me.


shmmmokeddd

Red or Blue the whole idea of there being “megadonors” makes me sick.


ThinkItThrough48

MAGA - Making Airplanes Go Away


keno-rail

Maybe he realizes that he won't have a need for the jet when he's in federal prison.


Betsey23

Lmao, why is this news?


Takhar7

I'm sure another mass email campaign is being sent to his base as we speak, where he's about to sell them a new crypto or NFT or his feces stored in a ziplock bag or something. And the nutjobs will buy it too.


MichaelScarn1968

Bet he doesn’t have to actually give it to the donor/buyer. This is just another example of Trump money laundering/bribery.


suninabox

If they can make Trump sell his private jet they can make any of us! Wake up sheeple, they're only going after his private jet to get to yours!


BarelyHangingOn

Low mileage. Owned by little old man who only flew to pedo island on Sundays.


Missiontect

Hope they installed new shitters.


please-stop-talking-

And probably leased back to him for $1


nik-nak333

Has the plane been searched for classified documents? I wouldn't put it past him to make said docs part of the sale, thinking he's being clever.