“In order to purchase an NFL team, you have to go through a very thorough financial review by the league office,” Cornwell emphasized.
Emails from August 2014 painted a bewildering picture. An attorney expressed their disbelief at Trump’s failure to provide an authorization form for a background check or his financials. Despite the doubts, there was a lingering desire to keep him in the game.
Trump’s $1B Buffalo Bills Bid : The Twist in the Tale
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, a key figure in the courtroom drama, revealed that they believed it was “premature” to share Trump’s financial records with the investment bank. Astonishingly, Cornwell confirmed that they never did receive Trump’s financial information.
Trump’s counsel, Christopher Kise, threw yet another curveball, alleging that Morgan Stanley had cynically used Trump to inflate the price. Kise contended that the bank considered Trump unserious and not a genuine contender.
Trump’s Bid Falls Short
Ultimately, Trump’s bold NFL endeavor faltered. Emails suggested that Trump’s reputation was a touchy subject. However, another group led by rock star Jon Bon Jovi and Terry Pegula emerged as the successful bidders, securing the Buffalo Bills.
