A close ally of Donald Trump is in court fighting charges he secretly worked as an agent for the United Arab Emirates
Tom Barrack exits Brooklyn Federal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in New York. Potential jurors in the criminal trial of Donald Trump's inaugural committee chair Tom Barrack have been quizzed by the judge on a tricky topic: What do they think of the former president? NEW YORK — — When Donald Trump sought the presidency in 2016, a California billionaire named Tom Barrack made sure to get in the mix.
Before being indicted, Barrack drew attention by raising $107 million for Trump’s inaugural celebration following the 2016 election. The event was scrutinized both for its lavish spending and for attracting foreign officials and businesspeople looking to lobby the new administration.on Wednesday morning. Opening statements would follow.
The Los Angeles-based private equity manager was a key figure in UAE investments in a tech fund and real estate totaling $374 million. Prosecutors say that while he was nurturing those business deals, Barrack helped UAE leaders influence Trump during his campaign for president and after he was elected.
The U.S. government is seeking to present evidence at trial that Barrack was in close communication with the UAE’s director of national intelligence, Ali al-Shamsi.
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