The climactic moments of the $370 million lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and his family business on Thursday, January 11, a viral video featuring Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba, has become a focal point of discussions on social media.
According to Newsweek, the eight-second clip, shared by Ron Filipkowski of MeidasTouch, captures Habba visibly uneasy in her courtroom seat, intensifying speculation about the trial’s outcome.
Under the leadership of New York Attorney General Letitia James, the trial saw both sides presenting closing arguments before Judge Arthur Engoron.
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Despite being prohibited from delivering closing statements, Trump’s attorney Chris Kise sought permission for the former president to speak.
Disregarding the judge’s directive to comment only on the law and facts, Trump immediately denounced the trial as a “political witch hunt” and asserted his innocence.
Earlier, Judge Engoron had ruled Trump and the Trump Organization liable for fraud, citing inflated asset values and deceptive practices.
The state is now pursuing $370 million in fines and a lifetime ban from the New York real estate industry for Trump, former CFO Allen Weisselberg, and ex-executive Jeffrey McConney.
Attorney Kevin Wallace is additionally pushing for a five-year ban on Trump’s adult sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr.
The widely circulated footage of Habba’s nervous demeanor has triggered intense reactions on social media.
Some expressed concern about her apparent anxiety over the trial’s outcome, while others defended her as an adept Trump lawyer.
Conservative commentator Benny Johnson commended Habba for delivering a “perfect defense of President Trump” in a separate video at Trump’s property, 40 Wall Street.
Speaking to the media at 40 Wall Street, Habba passionately defended Trump, highlighting the lack of evidence against him and portraying the Trump Organization as a transformative force in New York’s real estate.
She criticized AG Letitia James, accusing her of politically motivated actions to tarnish Trump’s reputation.
As the 11-week trial concludes, with a final decision on penalties anticipated by the end of the month, the video has added an intriguing dimension to the unfolding legal drama.
Social media is buzzing with speculations about Trump’s legal strategy and the potential repercussions for all involved parties.
