In a recent development, the New Jersey attorney general's office has launched an investigation into the eligibility of the liquor licenses held by three Trump-owned golf courses in the state. This move comes in the wake of former President Donald Trump's conviction on felony charges in New York.

The properties under scrutiny are Bedminster, Pine Hill, and Colts Neck, confirmed New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), an entity under the AG's office. A spokesperson for the ABC stated that they are currently reviewing the impact of Trump's conviction on the licenses in question. However, they declined to provide further comment at this time.

The investigation is driven by New Jersey law, which stipulates that licenses cannot be issued to individuals under the age of 18 or to those who have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude. Trump's conviction last month on 34 counts of falsifying business records, related to a hush money payment made to a porn star during the final weeks of the 2016 presidential election, falls into this category.

Despite these developments, the Trump Organization has voiced its disagreement with the investigation. They argue that it is unnecessary since Donald Trump is neither the holder of any liquor license in New Jersey nor an officer or director of any entity with a liquor license in the state or anywhere else in the United States. In a statement, they emphasized that any review of the liquor licenses would confirm this position.

The Trump Organization also highlighted the prestigious nature of the golf courses in question, referring to them as "some of the most iconic properties in the world." It is worth noting that the investigation focuses solely on the liquor license eligibility and does not concern any other aspect of these renowned establishments.

As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the New Jersey attorney general's office will find any violation of the state's laws regarding liquor license requirements. Trump, who maintains his innocence, plans to file an appeal following his sentencing on July 11.

The outcome of this investigation will have implications not only for the Trump-owned golf courses but also for the broader discussions surrounding the legal consequences of a conviction on a business owner's operations.