The New Jersey attorney general’s office is investigating whether Donald Trump’s recent felony convictions in New York might render him ineligible to hold liquor licenses at his three golf courses in the state.
A spokesperson for the office confirmed on Monday that they are assessing the impact of Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts related to hush money payments to a porn star and the falsification of business records. This review will determine if these convictions should affect Trump’s ability to retain liquor licenses.
New Jersey state law bars individuals convicted of crimes involving “moral turpitude” from holding liquor licenses. The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which falls under the attorney general’s office, is currently examining whether Trump’s convictions meet this criterion and declined to comment further at this time.
Part of the evaluation process involves ensuring that a license holder has a “reputable character” and is expected to operate their business in a reputable manner, according to division guidelines.
Trump’s golf courses in Bedminster, Colts Neck, and Pine Hill all hold active liquor licenses. He no longer owns casinos in Atlantic City, where his former company, Trump Entertainment Resorts, once operated three properties.
Messages left with Trump’s presidential campaign and The Trump Organization were not immediately returned.
Trump’s sentencing in the New York case is scheduled for July 11, just before he is expected to receive the Republican nomination for president in the upcoming November election.
