Specter's son and ghostwriter say Trump offered money to stop a Patriots inquiry
Reporting and findings
- alleged
ESPN reported that Senator Arlen Specter's son and ghostwriter said Specter told them Donald Trump offered campaign money or another benefit if Specter abandoned a Senate inquiry into the Patriots' Spygate scandal, allegedly acting as Robert Kraft's messenger. Trump and Kraft denied involvement. No cited charge or court finding established the account.
- ESPN: Son, ghostwriter of late senator say Trump intervened to stop probe of Patriots Spygate scandalESPN interviews, recorded Specter material and denials
Summary and current status
Reported allegation denied by Trump and Kraft; no charge or adjudicated finding
People and organizations
- Donald J. TrumpAlleged intermediary offering campaign support
- Robert KraftPatriots owner whom sources described Trump as representing
- New England PatriotsSubject of the proposed Senate inquiry
Relationships in this file
- Donald J. TrumpAllegedly offered support to stop a Patriots inquiry on Kraft's behalfRobert Kraft