Allen Weisselberg

Allen Howard Weisselberg is an American businessman best known as the former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization.

Allen Howard Weisselberg is an American businessman who served as the chief financial officer of the Trump Organization for many years. He was convicted in New York on charges of tax fraud and perjury related to his work for the company, and served two separate jail sentences. Following his convictions, a New York court imposed restrictions on his ability to hold financial or corporate positions in the state.

Career

Weisselberg worked for the Trump family business for decades and became its chief financial officer. He was a long-serving executive and one of the most prominent financial figures in the Trump Organization.

Criminal cases

In 2022, Weisselberg pleaded guilty to 15 criminal charges tied to a tax fraud scheme involving unreported income and perks. The charges included grand larceny, tax fraud, and falsifying business records. In 2024, he also pleaded guilty to perjury charges related to testimony in Donald Trump's civil fraud case.

Sentences and legal consequences

Weisselberg began serving a five-month jail sentence in January 2023 and was released in April 2023. After his perjury plea in 2024, he received another five-month sentence. A New York court also imposed restrictions on his ability to serve in financial-control, director, or officer roles for New York corporations or businesses.

Public profile

Weisselberg's legal cases made him a major figure in investigations and litigation involving the Trump Organization and Donald Trump. Coverage often focused on his role as a longtime company insider and financial executive.