Conrad Black was so concerned about shareholder dissent at Hollinger International's 2003 annual meeting that he turned to Donald Trump for help. The jury in Black's fraud trial heard yesterday how Black arranged for Trump to speak at the meeting and praise his stewardship of the company. Because when people are concerned about the way you're running your organization, there's nothing more valuable than an endorsement from a foul little man who's always teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.

PLAYING THE TRUMP CARD [NYP]