The Gold Coast Mayor, Tom Tate, has stated that no ratepayer funds were utilized during his recent visit to Mar-a-Lago, where he met with former U.S. President Donald Trump and his son, Eric Trump. This visit occurred just prior to the announcement of a significant $1.5 billion deal orchestrated by Australian property developer David Young, CEO of Altus, to construct a Trump-branded tower in Surfers Paradise, located on the Gold Coast. Mayor Tate clarified in an interview with ABC News that he was not solicited for any promises regarding the approval of the forthcoming development application for the Trump Tower.... [Continue Reading]