Topic: Chicago Tower

The IRS is investigating whether Donald Trump used a tax loophole to double-dip on losses related to the Trump Tower in Chicago. Reports from the New York Times and ProPublica suggest the former president may owe $100 million in back taxes following an audit of his 2008 filings.

A former New York banker clarifies that Donald Trump had only one significant loan from Deutsche Bank, approximately $100 million for the Chicago Tower project. Despite rumors of Russian collusion through the bank, the source claims Trump actually sued Deutsche Bank twice during the loan period. This information challenges the narrative that a subpoena of bank records by Maxine Waters would reveal illicit financial ties.

EuroNews coverage of protests in New York, Chicago, and Portland is reviewed. The report compares the current unrest to the 2000 election dispute between George W. Bush and Al Gore. The hosts mock the "not my president" slogan, suggesting that those who reject the president should also reject government handouts.

The Sears Tower in Chicago was renamed the Willis Tower in 2009 following a lease agreement with the Willis Group Holdings. Global rankings show the U.S. is falling behind in skyscraper construction, with the Willis Tower currently ranked ninth. Future projects like Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Tower are expected to surpass 3,000 feet, significantly taller than Dubai's Burj Khalifa.