Steve Dustcircle 🌹Sep 8, 2025

Alleged former #Philadelphia #Mafia boss #JoeyMerlino rebrands himself as #restaurantowner

https://themobmuseum.org/blog/alleged-former-philadelphia-mafia-boss-joey-merlino-rebrands-himself-as-restaurant-owner/

Alleged former Philadelphia Mafia boss Joey Merlino rebrands himself as restaurant owner

Earlier this year, former Philadelphia Mob boss β€œSkinny” Joey Merlino opened a cheesesteak restaurant that bears his name. Courtesy of Gianna Leo

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J-Lux352Jan 24, 2023
You have to wonder what kind of vetting, if any, is in operation at #Maralago when they let any Tom, Dick or Joey gain access to the ex-President - let alone an ex-Mafia boss who’s already served ten years in prison. #JoeyMerlino #r4today #mafia
Crooks&LiarsJan 23, 2023

Trump has his photo taken with strangers all the time, but it seems likely he knew who this former mob boss was. #JoeyMerlino

https://crooksandliars.com/2023/01/how-did-trump-end-getting-his-photo-0?utm_source=social&utm_medium=twitter&utm_content=70006

How Did Trump End Up Getting His Photo Taken With Ex-Mob Boss?

β€œPresident Trump takes countless photos with people. That does not mean he knows every single person he comes in contact with,” said a Trump spokesperson.

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