'Those are his babies': Ex-Trump aide names properties he would be 'devastated' to lose

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'Those are his babies': Ex-Trump aide names properties he would be 'devastated' to lose
Letitia James, Donald Trump (James photo via NYAG Twitter account/Trump via AFP)

A former spokesperson for Donald Trump revealed he has a handful of real estate properties that he considers his "babies" — and if New York Attorney General Letitia James seized them, it would leave the former president "devastated."

Stephanie Grisham, who served as White House communications director from July 2019 until April 2020, was talking to CNN's Erin Burnett Monday after Trump's lawyers revealed they have been unable to secure a bond to cover the $464 million in damages he owes after being found liable for fraud.

The money is due next week, and James has vowed to seize Trump's properties if he fails to pay.

"I think if it were to happen, 40 Wall Street is probably the one that he would, I mean, he would hate it,' Grisham said.

"But I think if she tried to seize Mar-a-Lago or Bedminster or Trump Tower even, I mean, those are his babies."

What would really hurt, she said, is if Trump lost ownership of any of his properties that have golf courses associated with them.

"You've got the Sterling golf course in Virginia. Any of the properties with golf courses, I think, would absolutely devastate him."

Grisham added that for Trump, who has frequently bragged about his wealth, having his inability to pay $464 million aired in public is going to be embarrassing.

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The fact that this is now being covered by the media, this is going to be very, very hard on his ego," she said.

"And not just Donald Trump, but the entire family. This is going to hurt them. It's going to hurt their egos and I'm sure soon, it'll be tonight, maybe tomorrow. We're going to hear about the left-wing Democrats going after him, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera."

Shortly after Grisham spoke, Trump posted on his Truth Social site — and he did attack the judge and prosecutor in the fraud case for being politically biased.

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Suspicious last-minute bets on Trump’s Iran strike trigger investigation calls

A government watchdog group is urging federal regulators to investigate a series of suspiciously timed bets placed on prediction markets shortly before the Trump administration’s military actions against Iran. In a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Public Citizen said several large wagers were made in the hours leading up to the February 28 attack, sharply shifting the odds on outcomes tied to Iran’s leadership.

According to reports, some anonymous bettors reaped six-figure profits on platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi after correctly predicting developments tied to the conflict. One account reportedly made more than $553,000 shortly before Iran’s supreme leader was killed in an Israeli strike, while crypto analytics firm Bubblemaps identified multiple users who collectively earned about $1.2 million betting on the timing of U.S. strikes.

Public Citizen is asking regulators to determine whether any bettors had insider knowledge of the military plans. The issue has also drawn scrutiny from lawmakers, with Sen. Chris Murphy calling the situation “insane” and pledging to introduce legislation to ban political prediction betting tied to events like war.

The controversy comes as the Trump family and administration maintain close ties to the rapidly growing prediction-market industry, raising questions about oversight and the potential for misuse of sensitive government information.

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Suspicious last-minute bets on Trump’s Iran strike trigger investigation calls

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Congressman calls for new Epstein death investigation after 'troubling' bombshell report

The death of late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein must be re-investigated in the wake of a "troubling" new report, according to a congressman over the weekend.

A new report on Saturday revealed that a prison guard responsible for checking in Epstein was tied to a "mysterious cash deposit" and an incriminating Google search. The New York Post dropped an article called, "Epstein prison guard googled him minutes before body found — and made mysterious deposit before pedophile’s suicide: DOJ," in which the outlet reported, "One of Jeffrey Epstein’s prison guards googled the sex predator minutes before he was found dead — and also made a mysterious $5,000 cash deposit 10 days before the predator’s jail-cell suicide, new Department of Justice documents reveal."

That report struck a chord with Dem lawmaker Ted Lieu, who demanded a new investigation to determine the cause of Epstein's death.

"The number of troubling 'coincidences' keeps piling up regarding the death of Jeffrey Epstein," he wrote on X. "The investigation into Epstein’s death must be reopened and conducted by an independent entity, instead of by people who work under a giant banner of Trump’s face."

GOP insider says Trump becoming 'just a guy' as his base deserts him at a record pace

Republican strategist Maura Gillespie, who previously advised former Speaker John Boehner and Rep. Adam Kinzinger, warned on MS NOW that President Donald Trump faces a serious credibility crisis after contradicting his campaign promises on military intervention.

Appearing on MS NOW over the weekend, Gillespie highlighted the hypocrisy of Trump's position on Iran, noting that he initially claimed military strikes would empower Iranians to choose their own leader—only to reverse course days later by declaring his intention to heavily influence Iran's next leader.

"A leader without followers is just a guy out taking a walk," Gillespie said, invoking a famous John Boehner quote. She warned that Trump is rapidly losing support among his core base.

Right-wing influencers who championed Trump's 2024 victory have begun abandoning him over his decision to restart military conflicts, contradicting his anti-war campaign rhetoric. The defections raise questions about Republican enthusiasm heading into the midterm elections.

"People are fed up with being lied to and want truth and transparency," Gillespie emphasized, suggesting everyday MAGA voters increasingly recognize the disconnect between Trump's promises and his actions.

While a Washington Post analysis found most conservative politicians supported the Iran conflict, grassroots skepticism signals potential trouble for Trump's political coalition.

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