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ARGUABLY the Big Apple’s most famous son, Donald Trump has become a pariah in his own city.

No longer able to walk around or reside at his Fifth Avenue penthouse, the President has been forced to relocate to Florida as New York prosecutors hone their sights on him and his businesses.

He faces two New York state inquiries into whether he misled tax authorities, banks or business partners. And two women alleging he sexually assaulted them are suing him.

Some Democrats are calling for the revival of a federal campaign finance investigation that appeared to end under his once-loyal US Attorney

General William Barr. And only this week it was announced that New York City Hall officials are to pull the multi-million-dollar contract they hold with the Trump Organisation, which is said to be desperately in need of cash. NYC mayor Bill de Blasio said: “This president has committed an unlawful act, he has disgraced himself, he will no longer profit from his relationship with New York City.” Referring to the Capitol riots that left five people dead, he added: “It’s quite clear the President of the United States committed a criminal act.

“He directed an insurrection against the United States Capitol. Period. That’s criminal, that’s treasonous.”

The Trump Organisation had operated four attractions in the city: Trump Golf Links in The Bronx and the Wollman Rink, Lasker Rink and Carousel, all in Central Park.