Blurry Lines for Political Donors

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 30, 2017

Real estate developer Jona Rechnitz recently testified that he gave money to the mayor in exchange for favors, while Mayor de Blasio has denied the accusations. Harry Siegel, Daily News columnist and senior editor at the at The Daily Beast, breaks down Rechnitz's testimony and the blurry lines for politicians and their donors.

 

 

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