Bedminster, NJ — Following former President Donald J. Trump’s 34-count felony conviction related to hush-money payments and record falsification, the New Jersey Attorney General’s office is reviewing whether these convictions disqualify him from holding liquor licenses at his three state golf courses.
The investigation, led by Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin, focuses on Trump’s properties in Bedminster, Colts Neck, and Pine Hill. Under New Jersey law, individuals convicted of crimes involving “moral turpitude” are generally barred from holding liquor licenses. “Moral turpitude” is defined as serious crimes involving dishonesty, fraud, or depravity.
The state’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which is conducting the review, has not provided further details. However, the Trump Organization has clarified that Donald Trump does not personally hold the liquor licenses or occupy officer or director positions in the entities possessing them. The organization emphasized the potential negative impact on employees dependent on these properties.
“These are some of the most iconic properties in the world, and reports like this do nothing but harm the thousands of hard-working Americans who derive their livelihoods from these spectacular assets,” the Trump Organization stated.
It was reported that the New Jersey Attorney General’s office is currently investigating if Donald Trump’s felony convictions disqualify him from holding liquor licenses at his three state golf courses. The investigation follows Trump’s conviction on 34 felony charges, including payments of hush money to a p-rn star and falsifying business records.
The state’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is assessing whether these convictions affect Trump’s ability to maintain his liquor licenses. This division, under the attorney general’s office, is handling the review but has not provided further details at this stage.
Under New Jersey law, individuals convicted of a crime involving “moral turpitude” are barred from holding liquor licenses. The division’s handbook defines “moral turpitude” as a serious crime generally viewed by society as involving dishonesty, fraud, or depravity.
Trump, who no longer owns casinos in Atlantic City, holds active liquor licenses for his golf courses located in Bedminster, Colts Neck, and Pine Hill. The former president is set to be sentenced on July 11 in the New York case, amidst preparations for the upcoming November general election.