Renowned author Stephen King is once again making waves on social media, this time directing his attention towards former President Donald Trump’s ongoing legal troubles. According to a recent Newsweek report, Trump is facing a hefty $250 million lawsuit, accused of inflating his net worth and that of key executives from The Trump Organization.
The legal pursuit, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office, alleges that Trump manipulated figures to secure better terms from lenders and insurers. Despite Trump vehemently asserting his innocence and challenging the undervaluation of his net worth, a setback occurred when a New York State Supreme Court Justice issued a partial summary judgment against him, affirming the inflation of asset values.
As the legal battle reached a critical juncture, with both sides concluding their arguments and closing statements scheduled for January 11, Stephen King took to social media to criticize Trump’s legal strategy. King accused Trump and his legal team of relying on an age-old tactic: Lie, deny, and hope they die. He also took a jab at conservative commentator Dan Bongino, referring to him as Danny Bongo.
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In response, Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung dismissed King’s comments, stating, Stephen King continues to write fiction, and labeled him a washed-up loser.
While some echoed King’s sentiments in the comment section, criticizing Trump’s alleged tactics, others defended the former president, challenging King’s perspective and urging a focus on policy discussions instead of personal attacks. The online exchange reflects the ongoing tension between public figures in the realm of social media.
