Trump Knew of Alleged Tax Scam, Controller Says CFO Told Him (2)

Donald Trump himself was aware of allegedly abusive tax practices at his company, testimony at the criminal fraud trial of two Trump Organization business units suggested.

Trump Organization Controller Jeffrey McConney was asked by a prosecutor on Thursday whether longtime chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg had spoken with the former president about reducing Weisselberg’s salary -- and giving him perks instead -- to lower his tax liability.

“That’s what Allen told me, yes,” McConney said.

Prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office are trying to show that the alleged tax practices weren’t a secret scheme hatched by McConney ...