Who’s Squaring Off Over Trump’s Real‑Estate Riddle?
March 4, 2025 – U.S. Capitol Hill
Schiff and the Tactical Talk on Trump‑Riddle
Rep. Adam Schiff, the lead Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, delivered a jaw‑dropping testimony claiming that the Trump Organisation might have been laundering money through condo sales to Russian nationals. “Those transcripts reveal serious allegations,” Schiff declared, sounding like he’s just uncorked a mystery bottle of wine.
Simpson’s Fusion GPS Sleuths and the “Paint‑The‑Window” Mystery
The mastermind behind these claims is Glenn Simpson, founder of Fusion GPS. Five years ago, his firm hired former spy Christopher Steele to dig into the Trump campaign’s ties with Russians. The resulting dossier, which has been the subject of endless Twitter beef, is now being used by congressmen to paint a picture of possible dirty money play.
- Simpson’s research zeroed in on condominiums in New York, Miami, Panama City and Toronto.
- He noted that some purchases were shrouded in anonymity and that certain properties were bought for a high price only to be sold at a loss— “a pattern that screams money‑laundering’’
- “We saw buying and selling that, to us, seemed suggestive of laundering,” he told the panel.
Trump’s “Oops!” Response
Trump’s legal team, led by chief counsel Alan Garten, blasted the allegations, labeling them “reckless” and “unsubstantiated.” Garten emphasized that most deals Simpson highlighted involved only licensing Trump’s name, not actual ownership or development.
Garten’s stance: “These allegations do not align with the House investigation’s scope. The Democrats will focus on this because they found no collusion evidence.”
Swampers & RandSpector: The NRA Angle
In a surprising twist, Simpson also warned that Russia’s political espionage extended to the NRA and other right‑wing groups, even targeting state independence movements in Texas and California. “They seemed to make a concerted effort to infiltrate the NRA,” he claimed. The NRA, of course, is still on its way to answering the question.
Why This Is Still a Hot Topic
Just a week ago, Sen. Dianne Feinstein released Simpson’s testimony at the Senate Judiciary Committee, sparking fresh rants from Republicans who accuse the FBI of over‑eager surveillance based on the Steele dossier.
But remember, this is all part of the big three investigations: the House’s “Trump‑Russia” probe, the DOJ’s Special Counsel Mueller case, and the federal “Russia influence” investigation. Russia denies and Trump denies collusion. The charges are hanging out like a badly rehearsed scene in an endless political drama.
What’s Next?
The House Intelligence Committee’s Democrats are demanding that Simpson’s testimony be released publicly at the panel’s upcoming hearings. If you’re hoping for a courtroom drama, here’s your ticket: keep your eyes on Capitol Hill and grab your popcorn; the saga is still a cinematic thriller with no set end.
