A6/07/2000 09:19 2014255545 PUN-07-00 08,57 FROM, TRUMP HOTELARESUNIN AlleN MARCUS EXHIBIT "C" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Donald J. Trump (212) 832-2000 New Yoric, June 13, 2000 — Donald J. Trump and Nicholas L. Ribis today confirmed that they have mutually agreed to end their formal, professional relationship. The announcement comes at the conclusion of the second five year contract between Mr. Ribis and Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc. Mr. Trump commented, "Nick Ribis has worked closely with me since the carly 1990's and the evolution of our gaming company into a publicly-owned entity. Given my desire to play a greater role in the Company's day-to-day activities, I can understand Nick's decision to pursue other opportunities at the chief executive officer level." Mr. Ribis said that the time was right for a career change. "Donald's New York City real estate business bas reached an unparalleled level and be, appropriately, wants to focus on Atlantic City, his other principal activity. While Donald and I have been a team for many years, there is only room for one decision-maker in any organization. I respect Donald's decision to focus on Atlantic City and wish him well." Mr. Ribis' tenure with Trump includes 14 years as an outside antorney and 10 years as Chief Executive of first The Trump Organization and later Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc.. Mr. Ribis has entered into a one-year agreement to work on special projects for The Trump Organization. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033338