The New York State Taxation and Finance Department has launched an investigation into the Trump Foundation to find out whether it violated state tax laws.
In a tweet, Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed the probe.
“My administration will investigate the Trump Foundation to the fullest possible extent and will refer any crime for immediate action,” Cuomo said. “Those responsible will be held accountable.”
The investigation comes amid reports that the Cuomo administration is ready to provide appropriate referral to the state attorney general’s office to open a criminal investigation against the Trump Foundation.
Yesterday, Alphonso David, the counsel to the governor, said, “At Gov. Cuomo’s direction, the state stands ready to provide the attorney general with the appropriate criminal referral on this matter if and when she asks for it.”
Trump Foundation is Facing a Civil Lawsuit
In June, New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood filed a civil lawsuit against the Trump Foundation. Underwood included President Donald Trump and his adult children in the complaint.
