New York (eTruePolitics) –  “$50 dollars is $50 dollars,” shrugged Donald Trump’s son Eric in confirming a report that he was paid to attend his father’s Manhattan criminal trial. In a related story, eldest son Don Jr. was said to have turned down an offer to make an appearance.

“Don, Jr. wanted $250,” said a person knowledgeable about the negotiations, “but that was quickly turned down by the Boss.” No offers were made to third wife Melania for “obvious reasons” added the source.

For a family known for its transactional relationships, the story came as no surprise to most Trump observers. “He didn’t even make an offer to Ivanka,” said one observer, “she wasn’t interested in any offer of any amount.”