Trump appears with mobster‑affiliated felon Joseph "Joey No Socks" Cinque at Mar‑a‑Lago New Year’s Eve party

Trump appears with mobster‑affiliated felon Joseph "Joey No Socks" Cinque at Mar‑a‑Lago New Year’s Eve party The passage links the President‑elect to a convicted felon with documented ties to the Gambino crime family and to a hospitality‑award company owned by that felon. It provides specific names, event date, venue, and a prior business relationship that could be investigated for potential quid‑pro‑quo, influence‑peddling, or campaign‑finance violations. While the claim is not yet verified, it offers concrete leads (video, award company, trustee list) that merit follow‑up. The controversy is high, but the information is not wholly novel, as similar ties have been reported before, placing it in the strong‑lead range. Key insights: Video shows Trump and Joseph Cinque together at a Mar‑a‑Lago New Year’s Eve party (Jan 1, 2017).; Cinque is a convicted felon with historic ties to John Gotti and the Gambino crime family.; Cinque’s company, American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, awarded dozens of Trump‑related properties with “Star Diamond” awards.