The Trump Organization has made it explicitly clear that the former President Donald Trump is not the holder of any liquor licenses at his three New Jersey golf clubs. This announcement comes in response to an inquiry by the New Jersey attorney general’s office regarding potential ramifications of Trump’s convictions in a New York case on the licenses.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Trump Organization emphasized that the former president is not associated as an officer or director of any entity holding a liquor license in New Jersey or anywhere else in the United States. This declaration was made in light of the state Attorney General’s office investigating whether Trump’s 34 convictions in a trial related to hush money payments to a porn star and falsification of business records could violate the prohibition on individuals convicted of a crime involving “moral turpitude” from holding a liquor license.
The statement from the Trump Organization also conveyed concern, highlighting the impact of such reports on the dedicated individuals who earn their livelihoods from these renowned properties. The company stressed that the clubs are iconic and that detrimental reports do nothing but harm the thousands of hard-working Americans who depend on these assets for their livelihoods.
Records from the state alcoholic beverage control reveal that the liquor licenses for Trump’s three golf clubs are issued in the name of corporate entities such as Lamington Farm Club LLC, Trump National Golf Course Colts Neck LLC, and TNGC Pine Hill LLC. These clubs are situated in Bedminster, Colts Neck, and Pine Hill.
Despite the Trump Organization’s assertion regarding the former president’s detachment from the liquor licenses, the attorney general’s office has not provided further comment on the statement or the status of its inquiry.
It is worth noting that when Trump assumed office as the 45th president in January 2017, he delegated the management of The Trump Organization to his eldest sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, as stated on the company’s website.
By addressing the issue with clarity and promptness, the Trump Organization aims to dispel any uncertainties surrounding the liquor licenses held by the New Jersey golf clubs. The company’s proactive response underscores its commitment to transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring the integrity of its operations.
As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the inquiry by the attorney general’s office will progress and what the implications will be for the liquor licenses of Trump’s New Jersey golf clubs. The absence of Trump’s ownership in these licenses asserts the distinction between his personal legal issues and the operations of his business entities.