[Leaning Right]

I suspect this persecution will be selective going forward. New York real estate people who contribute heavily to the Democrat Party will be left alone.

So folks will adjust, as they do in every corrupt society.

[MinorityRepublican]

So folks will adjust, as they do in every corrupt society.

So in New York, you'll have to donate to the Democratic Party.

[Wallace T.]

When Trump was active in New York real estate, he contributed to the Democratic Party, much as businesses paid protection money to the Mafia when that organization was in its heyday. From Boss Tweed in the 1860s to the present, paying off Democrat politicians is a way of life, not only in New York, but Boston, Chicago, and numerous other cities.

[sjmjax]

That is also my contention.
No one needs to fear this precedent if you’re of the correct political persuasion.