Recent development, a court spokesperson for the New York Office of Court Administration has refuted former President Donald Trump’s allegations that the wife of the judge in his ongoing fraud trial authored disparaging social media posts about him. The spokesperson explicitly stated that Justice Engoron’s wife had not made any such posts, debunking Trump’s claims.
Trump had shared images on his Truth Social platform, supposedly depicting the judge’s wife engaging in anti-Trump activities. These posts, which originated from conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, featured manipulated images of Trump in an orange prison jumpsuit. Trump accused the judge’s wife of being “Trump Hating” and suggested she, along with the judge’s law clerk, had taken control of the trial.
The court spokesperson’s denial not only contradicts Trump’s narrative but also raises concerns about the credibility of the information shared on Truth Social. Questions linger about the source of Trump’s claims and the reliability of the images he posted.
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This episode adds to the scrutiny of Trump’s social media activities during the New York fraud trial. The trial, where Trump and his company have been found liable for fraud, centers on allegations of a scheme to misrepresent assets to banks and insurers, resulting in a profit of at least $250 million.
The court imposed a gag order on Trump after he made disparaging remarks about the judge’s law clerk, later extending it to cover all attorneys involved. Trump was fined $15,000 for violating the order. Despite a brief lifting, the gag order was reinstated on Thursday by a state appeals court.
Notably, Trump’s posts regarding the judge’s family occurred during the temporary lifting of the gag order. As of now, there’s been no response from the Trump campaign on the court’s statement debunking the allegations against Judge Engoron’s wife.
The fraud trial, marred by political accusations and blame-shifting, continues, with Trump expected to take the stand in his defense on December 11. The case, involving charges of falsification of records, conspiracy, and insurance fraud, remains a focal point of legal and political interest.
