Trump blames Dem politicians for Atlantic City’s downturn

by TheHill.com - 07/06/16 9:42 AM ET

Donald Trump on Wednesday morning sought to preempt an attack from Hillary Clinton over his business record in Atlantic City, N.J., saying Democratic politicians were at fault for the city’s downturn.

Trump blamed Democratic politicians in a series of tweets for making “all the wrong moves” ahead of a number of bankruptcies in the seaside resort town.

I made a lot of money in Atlantic City and left 7 years ago, great timing (as all know). Pols made big mistakes, now many bankruptcies.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 6, 2016

Hillary Clinton should ask why the Democrat pols in Atlantic City made all the wrong moves – Convention Center, Airport – and destroyed City

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 6, 2016

Even the once great Caesars is bankrupt in A.C. Others to follow. Ask the Democrat City Council what happened to Atlantic City.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 6, 2016

{mosads}Clinton on Wednesday is expected to deliver a speech attacking Trump’s “fraudulent business dealings” and their effect on Atlantic City, according to a Clinton official.

A small business owner affected by Trump in the city will introduce Clinton, who will speak about Trump’s multiple bankruptcies in front of Boardwalk Hall.

Her campaign also released a video Wednesday saying Trump “made millions while bankrupting his businesses, laying off his workers, and stiffing his contractors.”

A New York Times report last month on Trump’s casino record in the city said he struggled to hold onto his casinos years after the city peaked.