Joe Tacopina: Trump’s Lawyer and Italian Football Chairman.

One of the most fascinating elements of the NYC Trump Indictment is the naming of his lawyer Joe Tacopina. Tacopina is Italian-American who was born in Brooklyn. According to an article in New York magazine, he has represented many famous clients, including Alex Rodriguez, the rapper Meek Mill, and former NYPD commissioner Bernie Kerik. He has developed a reputation as being outspoken in the media to defend his clients. Interestingly, he has developed a strong connection to Italian football in recent years. According to an article in Forbes, he first dabbled in the sport in 2011 by investing in AS Roma. After four years in Rome, he became the chairman of the Italian club Venezia. Finally, in 2021, he became the chairman of second division team SPAL, thus continuing his journey through the ranks of Italian football. It is unclear what the future will hold for him, but it has been said that many who have represented Trump in court haven’t always been paid for services rendered. I have long been interested in the confluence of sport and politics, but this is a new one on me.