To demolish the Bonwit Teller building to make way for Trump Tower, Trump hired a crew of 100-200 undocumented Polish immigrants . These workers, known as the "Polish brigade," were paid $4 to $6 per hour with no benefits, far below union wages, and often worked 12-hour days, seven days a week.
Donald's Demolition: Reckless Jackhammering of Artistic Heritage to Make Way for the First Trump Tower.
The First Trump Tower.
Donald Trump's use of mafia-connected concrete and labor for projects like Trump Tower did not save him money in the short term. In fact, he often paid inflated prices, but this was reportedly a strategic cost for non-financial benefits that ultimately helped his projects succeed.
So, Trump would never shoot someone on Fifth Avenue. He would have it done for him.