Donald Trump's Connection To The Mob | Sit Down with Michael Franzese

[@mrLuckasman]

I never understood why people have asked this question. He was a builder in NY. The mob ran all the unions in NY

[@notbyinit3756]

That’s a no brainer

[@harrypoosie3035]

As a concrete company employee in NY whose been approached by the mob, that doesn’t mean anything.

[@donkeefe6222]

Right lol

[@divinewisdomandpoweroftheseer]

Lmao... so he knows or not. Who cares...

[@brandondixon207]

Samething I've been saying

[@Lambdamale.]

The more I learn about the Mob, the more I want to ask, who wasn't involved with the Mafia in some way.?

[@seabass22]

At one point they controlled everything to the point, you had to be involved. If you weren’t and were powerful enough, they would come to you.

[@Lambdamale.]

@@seabass22 It makes me feel better about being an average shmuck.

[@GCKteamKrispy]

Many successful people are tied, imo

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

Apparently it's part of why things were so expensive in NYC, they effectively charged a tax on everything from fish to window cleaners and that cost passed down to the end customer

[@seabass22]

@@heightsofsagarmatha the mob is still there, they are called the government

[@konstantiniliev9096]

Being a builder in NY in the 80s, it would have been highly unlikely that he never had contact with the mob

[@rajyavardhansingh4491]

It was impossible

[@teresatanasi5143]

Bingo

[@tommclarty17]

Which shows that all the Russia stuff was bullshit. If they wanted to destroy Trump they would have gone after mob ties, but they couldn’t because they know everyone in politics would look dirty.

[@cwf081166]

@@teresatanasi5143 Was His name O!

[@cwf081166]

​@@tommclarty17 LACES OUT!

[@HollyCarlson-m7p]

You have to be, probably one of the best examples of a male New Yorker, that has caught and kept my attention for more than a minute. Why aren't more N.Y. men like you-??? Very well spoken, concise, not loud or overbearing, humble yet a man's man. I'm a southern woman and very few Yanks ever catch my attention. Liked your honesty. It's a a rarity in the times we are now walking in-especially from a New Yorker. Cudos to you-🎯💯☘️👍

[@MrKirillD]

Well said!

[@dancavanaugh5504]

64444​@@MrKirillD

[@furtherdefinitions1]

I had to deal with the mob just from owning a bar in NYC, sanitation, laundry services, etc., and growing up in Brooklyn I already knew the score when I decided to open my own place. To be honest, I had easier times dealing with the mob than with the state and city government.

[@jclowpro55]

I would trust the Mafia more than the deep state and the corrupt politicians. At least with the mob the rules are simple and you have more freedom. Good luck with Biden and the puppet masters he is beholden to.

[@gazorpazorp9798]

Found the Q

[@GT-fl9gf]

@@jclowpro55 you have negative IQ

[@Largepro21]

😂

[@HotVoodooWitch]

I used to be involved with a guy whose dream was to open a club. He seemed ignorant of the fact that if he did, he'd have to deal with the Mob (I don't think he believed me).

[@anthonycats8737]

I love the fact that he doesn’t get political but he’s a common sense guy. Just the facts. That’s what I love.

[@rovingwarrior3710]

The question I've asked for years and haven't heard answered is given the mobs involvement with unions in NY during the 80s-90s, how did Trump get away with stiffing contractors?

So your not worried about lies or the truth? says a lot by your comment.

[@dckatyx9577]

Strange world where a former mobster has greater integrity than anyone in corporate news media.

[@tabithaschultz2842]

Then I guess you would be impressed with the 9th grader straight out of high school being the president of the United States.

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

@ "just the facts" Guess those don't register as truth for you guys because everything is subjective and emotionally driven.

[@zacharystranahan9087]

My grandfather was a very wealthy, and the more I learn, the more I realize just how connected he was, once told me, "No one I don't care who they are, no one becomes a billionaire without doing a shaddy deal or two."

[@theWhitwellian69]

What an amazing man Michael is,and he's very open in telling his past/history...a thumbs up,big time!!!

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Big thumbs up indeedeeeeeeeee

[@ralphholiman7401]

My ex father in law owned a trucking company in northern New Jersey. He told me it was impossible to do so without some interaction with the Mafia in that area. Before that, he owned a waste disposal company, where some Mafia guys came in, and basically became his partners by just telling him that they were his partners now.

[@richardjones3792]

Mafia are scumbags...just taking over businesses like that. Bullies who are too lazy to work.

[@andrewhigdon8346]

Truth

[@doveleboeuf6625]

@ ralph holiman, Thats right they tell you and its so!! When they say that you're they're partner you are whether you want to be or not!!

[@i.1213]

Crazy

[@rockandrolltacos]

That sounds like the Sopranos

[@kevinkohlman9884]

I have such a deep respect for Mr. Franzese's direct, no nonsense style of communicating. I can definitely see him being able to negotiate anything from million dollar deals to donuts. Speaking with charisma and listening intently are skills that are always under valued but are so critical!

[@jeremycoplan5989]

@@djrychlak4443 lmao you probably voted for biden huh. Your president let Lamala Harris take over for a little🤣🤣🤣

[@danielkeirsteadsr6939]

Kevin Kohlman i agree 100%. disregard what DJ said. When Jesus was on the cross a thief next to him asked for forgiveness and Jesus said, " you will sit on my right side with my father in Heaven. I paraphrase.

[@thomaszaccone3960]

Whenever I hear people like him, and he isn't the only former MOB guy I am referring to, I wonder why the hell they got involved in the MOB in the first place. Mr. Franzese, like so many, is highly intelligent, street smart and hard working. If they wanted to start out straight, they could have done so much.

[@thomaszaccone3960]

@@djrychlak4443 And you sound like a DemocRat. Mr. Franzese paid for his crimes and went straight. Donald Trump is the best president we ever had. Don't ask me to go through the litany of Trump's accomplishments, it would bury ANY argument. You are concerned with Mr Franzese's past? How about that demented criminal and traitor we have in the Oval Office? He made money from using his political connections and his addict son making deals with the Chinese Communists that compromised our national interests and padded his pockets. HE CONTINUES TO DO SO. The "big guy" used his connections to get an honest Ukrainian prosecutor fired for investigating Bourisma. He ADMITTED IT AND ITS ON TAPE. He did this because his son was put on the Board of Directors of Bourisma with absolutely no qualifications aside from the fact that his Daddy was VP of the US. THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MANY CRIMES THE :BIG GUY " COMMITTED - BEFORE HE WAS ELECTED. COME BACK WITH MORE OF THAT BULL ABOUT TRUMP AND MR. FRANZESE AND WE CAN DISCUSS WHAT THAT REAL CRIMINAL - JOE BIDEN - HAS DONE SINCE HE WAS ELECTED.

[@faisalsyed1170]

@@thomaszaccone3960 he was a medical student, he left to get his father off, he thought he was framed

[@some_dude1596]

I just want to say, the fact that Michael Franzese can be friends with Rudy Giuliani after Rudy tried to indict him (I can’t remember if he was the one who eventually locked him up) shows true character. They had an understanding of roles.

[@zacdow1774]

Real deal gangsters understand it’s the police job to catch them and it’s the criminals job to not get caught up. You always show upmost respect as long as it’s given

[@Zach-e1t]

😂 what a great guy to call your friend. A drunken, corrupt criminal.

[@jendee1260]

live by the code, die by the code.

[@zkm5545]

or,,,,,

[@MFBloosh]

Rudy has sadly lost his mind

[@MartyMoose1611]

Thanks for the first hand eye witness confirmation testimony. I’m just a country plow boy and even I know that you couldn’t buy a loaf of bread or get an apartment without the mob getting their cut. I like anyone who talks straight and means what they say. I spend a lot of time watching these videos and my “smoke alarm” hasn’t gone off once!

[@michelleprice7605]

Exactly, say what you mean and mean what you say.

[@aletheamccormack2727]

U R too long-winded, in relaying ur account

[@masonldn8647]

You couldn't have succeeded in Construction in the 80s or the 90s in New York without some sort of MAFIA connection, you may not have known it directly as a constructor/ building owner but they were involved somehow in your dealings.

[@jluke7440]

Exactly right,it wasn’t an option at the time and anyone in NYC around that time knows that has nothing to do with right or wrong

[@smith2781]

Exactly, people criticised Frank Sinatra for being mobbed up but all the clubs he sung in where owned by the mob lol.

[@jamesv.7041]

These are called assumptions, without the necessary evidence your comments will remain - assumptions. What you are saying COULD be true, but without corroborating evidence, conjecture is where it stands. If you have such hard evidence, I would be more than happy to examine it, if provided.

[@rfe8nn2]

U know what he wouldn't be the first American President with that cloud. JFK people seem to forget that he had ties or at least his father did. Remember they thought they had taken the Presidency with the election of JFK. That was before he put his brother in charge of the Department of Justice.

[@AD-ui6sk]

@@jamesv.7041 didn’t know we had a full court case going on sorry Judge Vassalla😂

[@rockorgan3965]

It’s crazy how someone can go from being in the mafia to surrendering themselves to Jesus. Thank God for this dude

[@Donfryesmustache]

I agree god is pretty dope

[@deeznutz294]

@rock organ , 99% of the people that go to prison do the same exact thing. It’s not that difficult

[@Gruuvin1]

@@deeznutz294 99% of statistics are made up on the fly.

[@rml3wood]

Bullshit

[@samarrenvelexian9592]

Not only in the mob but a boss at that

[@jimhoffmann]

I really appreciate MF’s honesty, depth of knowledge, and unemotional reporting of events - what the media lacks today. MF is a true historian.

[@brettrobinson2901]

If there was a man of respect in the mafia ....I'd say Michael Franzese is it.

[@sagesarrazine6270]

@KZbin Overlords suck Does he not come off as well spoken, knowledgeable, and reformed to you?

[@mkphotofilm]

@@sagesarrazine6270 don't even bother arguing with closed-minded fools. Some people will never let you live down something you did in the past - i respect forgiveness and giving people another chance. I don't know Michael. But I know he was born into a mob family. What do you expect him to have become if not a mobster?

[@doctorblue6375]

Lol honesty. Same guy who lies about meeting all these gangsters who also reply saying they never met the man. Same guy who also claims he has a taped confession from the Hoffa killer rofl. Same guy who also said he never ratted even though the paperwork is public. Yall need to stop falling for these charlatans. Religion and speaking is his new racket.

[@frankammirati3385]

@KZbin Overlords suck exactly

[@rachk8255]

@michaelf- reading your book mafia democracy- it’s really good- thanks for coming over to our side- the people of this nation need people like you - you have been to the depth of darkness and returned with redemption- your books should be taught as a must read and debated in high schools ! It’s time they learn the real truth !

[@seastorm2194]

I could listen to Micheal forever . He's not only really interesting but he's got such a great voice to listen to .

[@Joiedevivredesilives]

Plus if you dont Michael can make it happen capisce...

[@FastEddie86]

I gotta tell ya

[@James-ov5kg]

Well if u say that as a regular citizen imagine the people that worked under him and made a living. It's why he is where he is today

[@colinmclaughlin9047]

He kind of reminds me of a mafia version of Tony Roberts. Pretending to be something he isnt while roping in all these suckers to book him to speaking engagements because nobody knows how to spin BS better than a former Mobster.

[@kathleenferguson3296]

@@James-ov5kg They didn't mske aiving. He Never Paid us!

[@jamestommasin6542]

I can't imagine a real estate developer in NYC not knowing about the Mafia.That doesn't mean they had ties with the Mafia.

[@sonjahall9916]

Right

[@sandyjane8313]

Yes trump knew all about the job and the mob knew that trump knew about their tactics and they couldn't pull a swifty on him.

[@estherfarris3802]

Trump is a mob boss. He uses the same words as a mob boss. They intimadate witnesses like trump. They move money around. He looks and acts just like mob bosses. Why should we believe you

[@estherfarris3802]

You not gonna tell the truth about trump being mob. Why should we believe you. Oh yes trump is friends with the Russians

[@jamestommasin6542]

@@estherfarris3802 Are you a mafioso? The reason I ask is you seem very well informed.

[@americaintheageofstupidity9838]

I was born and raised in NYC and there is very little you can do without being touched by the MOB.

[@funni150]

Not really true today though

[@CranyumHipHop]

@@funni150 obviously it was still only a decade to 15 years ago, it was still prevalent and still is actually trust me. I’m from Buffalo NY on the border and it’s still here and in Canada they are having mafia hits and leaders still getting shot and killed on the street. The national media just doesn’t pick it up.

[@flaminmongrel6955]

@@funni150 i have heard its changed but it still exists and is involved in shakin up a lot of money even today

[@Peakfreud]

Like Wise, when I was young riding on the Back of a Sanitation truck in the Bronx it was well known who we worked for... And all we did was pick up trash. But one day we were told to stop..out of the blue for no reason just stop moving the trucks ... We stop for about 4hrs with no explanation.

[@danschuster5187]

@@CranyumHipHop buffalo new underboss is a Canadian the commission had a meeting in 2017 in buffalo

[@michealradd264]

Michael , I am a drug addict, yet I'm never offended by anything u say about drugs. U r only trying to help us out , I know that now, thank u.

[@MatthewSolomon-jj9yr]

Go bang a hot shot.

[@selenaclarke]

Michael, there's a 'street famous' place in Thailand that a lot of heroin addicts found huge success. It's called Wat Thamkrabok. It would change your life

[@joepic85]

He had to deal with the mob so did everyone else trying to put up a building in new york in the 70s and 80s

[@NevrSilent]

Before starting this video, my automatic expectation was: "It'll be something like, 'Not really, but at the same time...well, kind of.'" Because someone in his line of business down in the tri-state area, it would have been hard not to have crossed paths with mob connections, especially back in the day. Now I'm watching to see how close to that answer it probably will be!

[@tensemurm5924]

@@NevrSilent Yeah, got to be the case. A big investor/businessman in New York during the peak of the Mafia? There's no way that someone would have avoided all contact with them. Not involved with them, but of course they've met

[@coreytrevorson5628]

that is exactly what he said

[@vfxfilmworker2619]

@@tensemurm5924 Also there is no way that Trump would have been trusted with confidential information.

[@dontbotherreplyingtomycomm554]

Joe P: Finally someone on here who recognises the truth! Was he ‘mobbed up?’ No. Would he have had to deal with those guys to get stuff done/built? Hell yeah. As for the rest, his Presidency etc I’m a Brit so my opinion probably doesn’t really matter but I’m gonna say a couple of two, three things over here... It could’ve been better but whaddya gonna do...?

[@michaelbahoura4566]

Michael, Hands-down, you are the best storyteller in my lifetime. Thank you for sharing your stories. I am learning a lot from your personality, professionalism and demeanor.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Bingo 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@coyotecreek5693]

You're right best storyteller around

[@thomastruong8382]

Professionalism. Professional gangster, that's swell!

[@MrNickMulgrave]

When the going gets tough, you don't want a criminal lawyer. You want a "criminal" lawyer.

[@christofferjenzen78]

A criminal lawyer turned lawyer criminal. They really are the best,they don´t only know how to navigate and bend the rules better,you have their empathy,even if its in moderation.

[@nickreynolds8391]

Better Call Saul?

[@rickterrance4981]

Breaking bad...

[@mickfunny4185]

@@nickreynolds8391 here’s the clip “you want a *criminal* lawyer kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKfPdqR3n8xrl7c

[@capeck1993]

Someone like Kevin Lomax in The Devil's Advocate. One of his more infamous moments in the film is when Lomax trashed and humiliated a rape victim on the stand and destroyed her credibility via a intense and harsh cross-examination.

[@carrolfrye256]

Always insightful,always truthful, always entertaining. Thank you sir.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Yessss amazing 👏 my friend put me onto this channel! Like...wowwwwwwww

[@gardy4390]

This guy is not saying anything but still talking to much .

[@queenofhorror7600]

I think it’s great how u do keep politics out of it and were able to talk about this without showing biased! So many ppl get too into politics and it’s nice to see someone that puts that aside out of respect for everyone!

[@MazdaRX7007]

What's funny is that "the mob" is so organized that it's anything but a mob, linguistically (a disorganized angry group of people). 😂

[@thebiowatchlist]

Interesting point...I think it refers to the mob in the sense that there is the legislature (lawmakers) and the there is the mob (the people). The mob is the organized faction of the people.

[@johnsoncs3082]

Unsuccessful people who were not man enough to take criticism. Strongest men never held the top position in their industry (lol I called it an industry). It was the most cunning and ruthless that got up there.

[@willbarrow8271]

@@user-dk2ol7pq6r Your "responce is realistic as in "the top turtle in the scrape piles likely the toughest but Not necessarily the One you'd care to have to work with or trust and so maybe the previous poster is referring to "Strength of Character" perhaps

[@yeltsin6817]

There was a movie I saw years ago but cannot remember the name etc. All I remember is that the head of the mob was o. Trial and was asked if he is the leader of this organized crime ring. He said it was more disorganized. My dad laughed so hard.

[@bamaboitube8572]

@@willbarrow8271 he’s not he wouldn’t know anything about the character of any of these guys if that’s his synopsis

[@georgemuntean7691]

I become addicted to Mister Franzese stories. What a rich experience. Mister Franzese is a gold opportunity for young kids to learn how to handle themselves through life.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Yesssss

[@XfireWTF]

"Mister Franzese is a gold opportunity for young kids to learn how to handle themselves through life". Be a criminal and go to jail kids!

[@jackjohnsen8506]

Sure, If you want them to become life long criminals...OMG!

[@nancycalamita5660]

God bless you & keep speaking!

[@daryljay7057]

Mr. Franzese, you are a Man of Honor, Sir! No BS, just the facts! I do so much enjoy and learn from your vids. Thank You!

[@designsonyouinparis]

Mr. Franzese, I could listen to you 24/7. You have to be one of the wisest most interesting individuals of our times. Best to you and all your family!

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Yesssss ditto to that!!

[@river2352]

Michaels intro music makes me want to become a wrestler and use this as my entrance song

[@trevordunn3728]

I just heard it in a porn video

[@Hawkeyes319]

@@trevordunn3728 which video? you know, for research purposes?

[@dranzerjetli5126]

Go to aew its the easiest way to be hired in wwe. If you impress people in aew. Wwe will come knocking.

[@ericdale4641]

Heel or baby face?

[@khaltrikal28]

@@trevordunn3728 I hope Michael doesn't read this 😂😂😂

[@NoGodsNoMasters1885]

The "gasoline business". I love this guy. Love from Jersey, Mr. Franzese.

[@sharylfriendp]

Thank you for sharing Michael! I’m so glad you’ve cleared up so many misconceptions. You’re admired for your honesty and humbleness. Blessed Be!

[@Jugivadi]

Very wise to wait until he was out of office to share this story. Well done Michael.

[@Psyc1onus]

Lol

[@constantine7382]

It wasn't hidden at all. Years before he was president he spoke of not being able to build a dog house on the east coast without dealing with somebody. They all know it and, for the most part, really can't stop it completely.

[@UpdoggWhattt]

Regardless of the story, this guy has an amazing gift with speaking. I could listen to him retelling his history for hours!

[@gmx5051]

I'm catching up on your videos, real honest and straight fwd stuff, keep up the good work.

[@calripson]

Anyone who dealt in New York real estate in the 1980s had to have some tangential connection to the mob.

[@northernking6610]

Construction. The building trade was mobbed up. Don't know if it still is

[@Booginsmcnutty]

This is common sense.

[@johntrueconservative2547]

@@northernking6610 It is to a point. Not as much as it was in the 1980’s (I’m a union NYC concrete worker and have been since 1982) So it’s not like I’m not naive to NYC construction and the mob influence in it.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Agreed. Sammy Gravano agrees with this

[@GranPuba]

Facts!

[@Clintong5150]

When you and Sammy The Bull tell stories, it's like I'm right there with you, experiencing it. Glad I came across your channel.

[@redcomic619]

Hopefully Michael and Sammy have a sit down soon.

[@Clintong5150]

@@redcomic619 Michael said stay tuned. I hope so, that would be a great sit down.

[@pl8998]

You wouldnt make it in their life tho

[@Clintong5150]

@@pl8998 Did I imply that I wanted to? No I didn't.

[@DocKaosBeats]

@@redcomic619 And they did

[@MusicHandsAbrupt]

I used to work at an adult bookstore owned by the mob. I never saw anything, I never heard anything, I never met anyone. The worst part of the job was cleaning the tv screens in the back room. I personally think they're people trying to make a living like the rest of us. Respect others and they will respect you. Never a bad experience.

[@Arr1able]

Nice job

[@jameslindberg8812]

I’ve gotta say, I could listen to Mr. Franszese stories of the past time that literally built America 24/7. His honesty but discreteness on certain topics makes it that much more interesting on his time in the mob.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Very interesting person indeed

[@jackjohnsen8506]

He sure got you beliving in a life long criminal and lier...OMG

[@gumnaamsipahi3961]

Hey Michael, I am from Pakistan been jailed many times and I have also walked off that mob life by just listening to you. I am also now a practicing Muslim by just seeing you that how faith helped you. Specially that video where you told how to stay safe not going to night clubs following the same routine etc I am also following that pattern. Thank you for changing my life and bringing me to the right path. May u live a long and healthy life. And prayers for your daughter's speedy recovery

[@jamesmalcolm6976]

May you be blessed also

[@MJ-qt1ml]

That is awesome 😊

[@michaleenyproductions3442]

Keep it real

[@ryanhoskins458]

*The engaging way that Michael Franzese tells a story/rundown with the right amount of detail & grace, he should literally voice characters in Grand Theft Auto & other Rockstar Games*

[@greggie0707]

I stumbled across Michael franzese in his podcast about a year or so ago very entertaining and informative seems to be a down-to-earth man I appreciate the common sense attitude that he has overall enjoy everything he puts out

[@arjunsaha97]

I don't even live in US. Still, your storytelling prowess makes me glued to your channel. Thanks Michael for making my day a little better.

[@Rabbitburnx]

Name your kids after him.

[@imnotgayyy8489]

@@deangoings who?

[@zayedbiniqbal2797]

Me too, I am from Bangladesh .

[@josefmaison1518]

I just discovered your channel. My wife's grandmother was a bookie. I'm not sure which family she was involved with however I've always been fascinated with the mob and I enjoy your videos a lot thank you for educating us.

[@makemyday5920]

Wow, that word BOOKIE resonates big time. Growing up in an impoverished neighborhood I can remember the bookie (Big Ben) driving up in a cadillac. Ben came to the hood every day collecting money. Ben, was about 6'3" about 250 lbs. "Trust me no one played him!!!." Poor people playing numbers believing they were gonna hit big; never did!

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Amazing 👏

[@tylercrone7194]

So basically what we already know he's a New York contractor that makes him mob adjacent not a part of the mob

[@diarradunlap9337]

@M J THAT pretty much eliminates anyone born prior to 1990. The "Mob" had its hand in EVERYTHING in those days.

[@zizzte2956]

@M J Have you seen the black mail videos on Biden and Hunter ?

[@andrewfrankovic6821]

I'm sure dodged mob interaction as much as he could by hiring illegal immigrants.

[@tylercrone7194]

@@andrewfrankovic6821 how does one have anything to do with the other

[@andrewfrankovic6821]

@@tylercrone7194 I've never heard Trump speak to organized crime, but I'd guess he felt illegal immigrants were a bigger issue. Wasn't he going to wall them out or something? Wasn't that a news item somewhere along the line? You're making me suspect that was fake news now.

[@fragglerock5696]

How cool to get Micheals stories.. genuine mob guy.. Wow pretty amazing! Great to watch your podcasts & hear your stories mate really good.. Cheers

[@samlambrinos5194]

I can listen to u Mike hours and hours the way u share the mob stories with people, God Bless you and your family, THANK U

[@OdintheGermanShepherd]

Never been so interested in a KZbin video!!

[@donaldschrier5745]

100%

[@brickcop2gamingman305]

@@michaelfranzese I ❤️ U Mike

[@jsmith7888]

Odin the German Shepherd go watch sammy the bulls video on trump

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

I’m guessing they Trump knew how to get things done in New York. If you want to build, you have to deal with the unions! What’s the problem? He’s not the only millionaire or billionaire in New York to have to deal with them.

[@paulneiland5023]

@@jsmith7888 if its the video I’m thinking off, sammy didn’t say anything really about trump, he used him speaking hypothetically but if you were in the building business in New York in the 80s you had no choice BUT to be involved with the mob!

[@LuckyFoxes789]

Construction giant from New York in the 70's 80's 90's and early 2k's... oh for sure he had to shake hands with certain people here and there.

[@S_A_D.]

BIGLY ✊😎

[@robertthomas2601]

Was he extorted or was he making deals with the mob with clear intent? If the latter is true he is a criminal. No way around it.

[@liamwatson6789]

@@robertthomas2601 the mob had a monopoly on concrete at that time so he dealt with certain ones who got the job done. If you wanted projects done you went through the mob. Mafia would know every truck coming into the city. So imagine you hire a company to do your house you may find out that they're involved in criminal activity or perhaps you turn a blind eye to it. Does it make you complicit?

[@robertthomas2601]

@@liamwatson6789 That's not what we're talking about. You're describing extortion. Having to pay a tax to do business. What Trump is accused of his making a quid pro quo deal with the mob to use materials from their companies in exchange for non-union labor. If Trump did this, he is a criminal. Full stop. These kinds of deals were only available for select people with mob connections, and the allegation is that Roy Cohn brokered the meeting.

[@Brandon_093]

@@robertthomas2601 well to what Michael says. Its not true. The mob ran everything construction but in the 80s. You got nothing done without going through the mob period. All big developers had to deal with the mob to get work done. Not just trump. Just people reaching for another reason to demonize trump is all

[@neilking2754]

Fascinating! Your points make sense and because of how you have lived and now share your life establishes creditability with me. Thanks

[@illestvillain1971]

So glad you're finally blowing up on your personal channel. Man the minute I thought you'd exhausted your stories you come out with this. Love ya

[@martinzambranojr5029]

These sit downs are living history! I look forward to the next history lessons!

[@Corey-gb1rx]

YES THE TRUE AMERICAN HISTORY FINALLY!!! NOT THE CONTRIVED MSM COVERUPS AND DIVERSIONS

[@chucklombardo2114]

@@michaelfranzese Michael greetings from Ireland cud u tell us who was the more dangerous the Italian mob or Russian mob

[@pimas11]

@@chucklombardo2114 I would say the Russians but I’m biased because I’m Russian, but also the Irish had the Westies but they were small

[@chucklombardo2114]

@@pimas11 yes I agree the Russian mob seem to be more ruthless and are military trained

[@zachhoward9099]

@@chucklombardo2114 id say the Russian Mob because the Italian Mob had a code of conduct whereas the Russians never had one

[@gushasford]

I use to be a shipping clerk at a factory in Oklahoma. Even we had to deal with the mafia. When a shipment had to go to NYC, we had to send it to a terminal in New Jersey. Then the NJ terminal contacted the correct union to haul the item into NYC.

[@randomness9608]

Did you know the muffin man

[@123mcgarrigle]

@@randomness9608 The muffin man?!

[@phredphlintstone6455]

THE MUFFIN MAN

[@atownish1488hh]

Thats the lil guy in jersey and he would contact the big guy in new york

[@ophiolatreia93]

In the homosexual mafia

[@johnday1172]

Keep up the good work Michael. So interesting to listen to you.

[@ryanelms1948]

When Michael said 'Thank you for your loyalty' Me: Anything for my Godfather

[@Senju18]

Hells yeah wish he was my Padrino.😁

[@knightrider6473]

Settle down.

[@adolfotristan6736]

"Anytime, boss" 🤣

[@loverneverend12]

I know this ain't relative, but I absolutely LOVE the shirts that Micheal wears.

[@luisc1748]

He has always been a well dressed person, always.

[@PapaIrie]

Gay

[@luisc1748]

@@PapaIrie, so Terry, in other words, Michael Franzese, also likes these shirts and you are calling him "gay" too?

[@dr.c.5050]

Robert Grahm and Jeremy Argylle

[@JesusMartinez-vq9jv]

You know I've realized that too. Crazy nice shirts.

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

When an ex mobster is more believable than the Media.

[@edalbanese6310]

so true! I trust him more than current news media!

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

@@edalbanese6310 interesting last name.. we could be related.

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

@Lorenzo Davies does my account name make it look like I watch CNN idiot

[@FishHeadBiologist]

This guy doesn't discuss the much darker side of his life and what he really knows and saw. It's not good for business. Go to Sammy's channel and you hear what really went down when people got in their way. His father goes way back as well.

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

@Michael Franzese lucky for you KZbin is a complete joke. I reported your profile 3 times and it still isn't down

[@user-bi6nx5eb5r]

I am so glad to hear what you have to say. I joined so I could keep up. God bless

[@Oooo-bi7bi]

I liked what I heard when someone said he’s like the Mafia. The reply was no Italian would have well done steak with tomato ketchup and wear such badly fitting suits.. Your one of life’s gems. I’ve watched your sit down with Mike Tyson a few times. Two excellent gentleman, role models.

[@yourboi119]

I hope everyone has a great day and god bless you all

[@dreamawake2670]

The same.

[@ladyttoesmcgee5106]

🕊️💚

[@henryhill3778]

I was Skeptical that this would be an open discussion... He was straight up an honest class act as usual.

[@mariolisa2832]

He is very clever never really says anything but he make long videos

[@colinmclaughlin9047]

lol How do you know he was honest? Hes a verified Republican and Trump supporter.

[@Heatwave9000]

@@colinmclaughlin9047 that does not make him a liar grow up stop generalising people.

[@colinmclaughlin9047]

@@Heatwave9000 LMAO he literally spent 10 years in prison for being a lying thief and criminal. Stop sensationalizing him Dumb Fk'r.

[@coachpunches55]

@@colinmclaughlin9047 you vote Democrat. I have never heard of them not lying.

[@donnagolder7893]

Exact same thing with Stamford, Connecticut. I wish you’d talk about Stamford sometime, Michael.

[@chocolatethunder181]

He is smart!!! He waited till he was out the office to answer this question😂😂😂😂

[@lawrencecarr4973]

🤣🤣🤣true if he had done it when he was in office he would get a knocked from the secret service

[@masterofpuppets7295]

With any luck he will be back as president in 4 years. The desecated peanut who is in atm will cause severe damage to the country

[@lazgkhn]

He already answered this question a couple of three times in previous video’s

[@malachiwarner5699]

@@masterofpuppets7295 I hear you, but I doubt he will cause as much damage as trump. Fact is we need to scrap all these career politicians. And get some younger people in there why do we have to have choice between two 80 year old presidents there was no mid 40 yr olds qualified for office?

[@firestorbucket]

Why is this smart? He basically just said "I know of no Trump ties to the mob"

[@denverrussell3417]

I spent 4 years with your dad he was a great man he shared many stories with me we became friends and walked and talked a lot rip sonny

[@bosschedda_]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqbLootonqZ2iJo

[@Incubansoul]

"Ah shit I said his full name" "Don't worry we can edit that out" Nah fuggedaboutit

[@blxckdreadful7419]

I looked up the name, David Bogatin and I've come up with an old article where it says that he (Bogatin), bought 5 condo units in Trump Tower back in 1984. Like, jeez, Michael really is credible as fuuuuuck. And oh, he is a gasoline bootlegger lmao I'm so dead

[@dickfitswell3437]

That was a funny moment when he mentioned it then admitted it. Otherwise I think I wouldn't have noticed

[@tellofiriometto5810]

They always wanted to go after Trump because he is a very successful business man and he did everything legal.KAG

[@zlistcelebrityYT]

@@tellofiriometto5810 trump was successful at making people think he was infinitely more successful than he actually was. Glorious con, but still a con. Lol

[@joshb7300]

@@zlistcelebrityYT That is the truth. He never made much, he inherited his wealth

[@pedroarroyo345]

What an amazing channel. You're an great presenter/speaker really admire what you're doing with this

[@SSJ4Omega]

It would be cool to hear him talking about Pablo Escobar and how the cocaine trade affected the mob back in the 80s

[@atownish1488hh]

The mob mainly dealt herion but im sure more then a few used cocaine

[@BostonsF1nest]

I’d imagine he would just give you the same brief history of cocaine in Miami in the 80’s that you already know and that’s already out there because he wasn’t involved in that business

[@unnamedchannel1237]

I didn’t think they were supposed to be dealing drugs according to their in house rules

[@BostonsF1nest]

@@unnamedchannel1237 they weren’t but they all did it secretly under the table ... all the separate families I mean

[@ardvarq9027]

@Fred Garven Follow the pizza crumbs

[@johngurule7221]

I love Monday’s now!! Thank you for the videos, I could listen for hours.

[@benchang1022]

Same in Japan. Whoever does business in Japan does business with Yakuza whether they know it or not.

[@wajdowc333]

Unfortunatley noone in construction business is clean. Its a dirty business as default. Lobby etc

[@Mwolf-yw4hb]

THGat would be Biden.

[@nathanfoleney6011]

@@Mwolf-yw4hb triads

[@michaelkato8999]

wow you knew it.

[@tedthecommenter5364]

thats all gone now, the Japanese government passed a law that destroyed the yakuza, theres a new documentary about it online

[@mariemm6032]

Love your honesty! Bronx/Brooklyn here, back in the day! 😊❤

[@dallaskicklighter781]

I’m so glad a ex mob member can give some true insight! Just amazing and golden content! Keep it up and you will be at 1 million before we know it!

[@OSWCrosshair2002]

I love all the story's about the mob. They have always been intriguing to me. But what is more intriguing to me, is that the Holy Spirit can reach any man, in any place, and change them in a twinkling of an eye. I think your earthly connections are interesting, but I think your heavenly connections, can change the world in which we live, no matter what. I appreciate you, Michael. No more than being my brother in Christ. I would love to meet you on this earth, and fellowship with you. But in Heaven, I know I will. Now or then, you are my brother, and I pray for you, pal. God bless you.

[@joemorelli7900]

Just by watching this video, I can tell where Mikes values and ideals are at. Good man Mike.

[@est727xx5]

@@OldSoulNewLife JFK is kinda overrated lol

[@monalisanail5431]

Who gives a shit if he did or does big deal . Like the other idiots running the country don't have their hands into stuff

[@joemorelli7900]

@@OldSoulNewLife Amen, you can tell franzese voted for trump

[@joemorelli7900]

@@OldSoulNewLife Reagan over JFK tho

[@PitaGyro14]

@@joemorelli7900 thats good i am with trump as well

[@TheBongReyes]

Michael & Sammy the Bull pretty much said the same. Trump had to deal with the mob in NYC because that’s the way things were back then in NYC real estate. But Trump wasn’t an “associate” of the mob.

[@Lion-dr7uv]

“They’re actually very nice people, ya just don’t wanna owe them money 😊...”

[@boxer6796]

That's mostly true. Nicest people on earth, but if you owe them money, pay up!

[@Lion-dr7uv]

@@boxer6796 A man honors his debts

[@dewaynecoleman1989]

You hit the nail on the head. I was friends with an enforcer for a Drug Gang in my city and he actually was a cool guy, funny as hell. But he'd tell you himself "I'll sit around drinking with you joking with you, but if you owe my man's money then I gotta hurt you".

[@Lion-dr7uv]

@@dewaynecoleman1989 Well it’s a quote from President Trump, but I believe it wholly. Honestly the wise guys keep/kept neighbor hoods safe.

[@dewaynecoleman1989]

@@Lion-dr7uv Honestly the Mob kept this country safe. Imo had the Mob hadn't been broken up, The Twin Towers on 911 wouldn't have happened, they had ears all over the World.

[@lucyg8377]

Is it wrong that I am kinda obsessed with this guy 😂👍🇬🇧

[@RFazor]

The man was born to narrate!

[@4onereason1]

Nope! I'm a straight, black dude and I can't get enough of him.and Sammy "The Bull".

[@AG-gy7qq]

I know. I love Trump too!

[@tkukulele6968]

Great video! Your thumbnail makes it look like Trump buys his actual physical ties from the mob store.

[@NIKSEEN]

lmao Official Mob Merch™️

[@rororose70]

Thanks for a great video and sticking with the facts. I love watching anything mob/mafia or American history related. ❤🙏🏽

[@danielesbordone1871]

Even my next door neighbour's cat would have had to deal with the people who were "in control" at the time to get things done.

[@karlajaeger2082]

@jayson r "yeah, I'll keep your warehouse free of rats, but I expect a case of tuna every week. In advance. Be a shame if someone left a door open and a bunch of strange cats ate all your stock."

[@davidlenz9902]

So Mr Kitty wants to take a leak on 43rd Ave? He needs permission first!!!

[@fendermon]

@@karlajaeger2082 Yes...I'm selling "insurance"...You're gonna want it.. 😂

[@paulmartin2348]

Your neighbor's cat knew what's up.

[@djvinas8142]

When Mr. Michael Franzese speaks, I listen.

[@colehocking4892]

@@ordmoore8120 That was not Michael, that was his brother

[@E.Johansson]

That's because you're a latent honosexual.

[@deangoings]

why? ther s never been any proof of anything he's ever claimed.

[@cameranbittick3814]

"I don't wanna talk about it"..."ok it was a Tuesday in March 1982 and this is what happened"...

[@andreamahogany4252]

LMAO🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@EASTCAMDEN4LIFE]

🤣😂

[@fredwerza3478]

He blasted Commie Trump really good with that one 🤣🤣🤣

[@Bollibompa]

@Heaven Wheeler Commie trump gets burned and his fans get salty, how sad :D

[@LoveLife-ho3rg]

😭😭😭😂😂😂😂

[@lolainma3218]

You’re an honest good man who is a true testament to the forgiving love of Jesus Christ. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@Louzahsol]

Literally who doesn’t have mob ties in New York. That’s like asking a scuba diver if they ever worked underwater

[@manuelacosta5604]

😂😂

[@akaroze]

You're probably one of the coolest 70 year olds I've ever seen. Keep rocking!

[@Mick-hp3jm]

Hes in his 70s???? Wtf

[@R0gueM]

Wait, he’s 70? I thought he was mid 60s at most.

[@Antihero297]

70? Whoah... I'll be happy if I look that good when I'm 50

[@Heopful]

wtf! i thought 50

[@mattthompson836]

📌💯

[@pumpkinking5174]

Concrete, drywall, cement, etc.... Donnie definitely had to play ball with those locals.

[@dabearcub]

@Kevin Burrow lol you think Donnie actually made deals, he’s a brand-someone else makes his deals.

[@dabearcub]

@Kevin Burrow Aww, I upset a trump bootlicker.

[@phredphlintstone6455]

@@dabearcub China is on the phone

[@clhagy]

Great explanation Michael - thank you. Informative as always.

[@joeytirado4341]

Thanks Mr. Franzese. Excellent top notch explanation. You'd make a great lawyer explaining (deflating) stories to the public without bias.

[@marcd_for_death]

I'm no Trump fan but he's said this same thing himself. Was part of the cost of doing business at that time. Don't see why this is so controversial 🙄.

[@joanmavima5423]

@Liquid Falsate History will be affirming when they take an honest look at his record. His enemies will have to account for their perfidy.

[@99somerville]

It isn’t controversial at all.

[@asianmalaysian]

Never heard any controversy or even heard this question raised ever on THIS issue before this video.

[@jasonm1288]

Trumps handling of Covid was borderline criminal and just because he put a spotlight on the swamp doesn't mean he did a thing about it..he just reintroduced Stone and other co-founders back to what they created, he used generalisations that were deplorable against certain ethnic groups, and lied non stop, jumped into bed with dictators who were anti democratic and lined his and friends pockets ..he was just as deplorable as the so called left ..but I have no issue with mob dealings in NYC at that time

[@asianmalaysian]

@@jasonm1288 Exactly. We never considered this an issue. There are enough issues with the Manchurian Cantaloupe, we don't need to fabricate new ones

[@pinesparrow]

A hundred years from now a kid in school will be watching these researching American History.

[@shawnwillis767]

And learned nothing since he’s in school

[@porcoddiogesubastardo9669]

Ridiculous

[@typearce1823]

Nah mate this would of been deleted long before because it offended someone because they used the letter 'T' cause you need it to spell Trump. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamesteeples9750]

Facts

[@anthonymclaughlin608]

No . Just the same old curriculum. Black history, black this , whitey bad....

[@dominicfuentes4070]

I really like your stories, Michael, and also, a few of the Cops, Politicians, Businessmen, and Actors have ties with the Organized Crime Syndicates.

[@johndunbar2393]

That Joe Pistone interview is going to be the best thing to hit the internet. 2 different perspectives, about the same life. That is going to be amazing!

[@audiophileman7047]

Yes, I agree! Have you read the Donnie Brasco book? It's one of the best Mafia books I've ever read! 👍👍👍

[@johndunbar2393]

@@audiophileman7047 I have not. It's on my list!

[@audiophileman7047]

@@johndunbar2393 If you can read it before Michael does the interview with Joseph Pistone, you'll get more out of the interview.

[@BlueGorillaInTheMist]

@@audiophileman7047 Possibly the most riveting book I've ever read.

[@anthonyanderson3448]

Sound like Donald was trying to be smart. He respected the mob enough to make a "clean" deal without worrying them coming after him. He knew how the city was ran. Glad you didn't give a straight yes or no answer.

[@phoenix6209]

He doesn’t like ratting people out he’s a fucking G!

[@toutainafe1153]

He was not try to be smart, he is a really smart business man the way i see.

[@Kyle_P2022]

@@toutainafe1153 You see what? How can you understand our politics without having basic English language skills?

[@toutainafe1153]

@@Kyle_P2022 English is my second language but i believe i understand more how people try to cover up their every day lie than. You do.

[@Kyle_P2022]

@@toutainafe1153 It was only a question, snowflake. I’m a criminal attorney so I very much doubt that, buddy, keep studying though because you might be able to form a real sentence soon😹👍🏽

[@LetzBeaFranque]

Michael Franzese should have his own news network. Straight up great explanation and objective.

[@patriciahunt6943]

I love to hear the story about the mafia I have looked at the story about John Gotta and I said oh my

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Yesssssss agreeeeeeeee

[@Kagantatli]

Love this man and his stories. I wish they were still in control 🙌

[@kennethwilkinson2095]

He had real estate in 80s new York, of course he had ties or nothing got built lol

[@kennethwilkinson2095]

I must admit it's quite flattering to have a ❤ from the man himself. I'm not trynna be no wise guy or kiss arse here, I enjoy the videos and the content, there's comments with hundreds of likes but no ❤, that s gotta mean something. Forget about it.

[@JC-lj2zq]

@@kennethwilkinson2095 Chill out bro you sound like a little girl. Tell you what i'll message Mr Franzese and see if he will be kind enough to send you a few signed posters and you can put them up on your bedroom wall.

[@davidjohnson36st]

I came for this comment

[@kennethwilkinson2095]

@@JC-lj2zq Its called a joke but I get it, your parents called you Julien which means... You're very angry with the world they brought you into because it is you who is the one who actually sounds like a girl, for you was even named after one. 🙄 Have a good day Jules

[@Raspberry-wp8wx]

@@davidjohnson36st ew kinda gross

[@MDJ-wb1pn]

These are the best and most truthful videos I have watched on the internet in a very long time. I love listening to the stories from Michael. Brothers in Christ we all are. God bless and thank you Michael for sharing these stories. They literally have me captivated.

[@dontdex8221]

Why didn't america just cancel the Mafia on twitter?

[@briangbur8743]

They don’t

[@austinhess4967]

Lol

[@mvunduk]

That’s next on the cancel vultures minds

[@dronekiller799]

🤣😂

[@thetruenemesis469]

I'm pretty sure they want to live. But that will be something

[@johnnynoirman]

Your a stand up guy Mike! God Bless You.