Former President Donald Trump took to social media on Tuesday, October 31, to voice his vehement objections to the legal case brought against him by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. In a fiery statement posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump labeled the case as a “Rigged Trial” and accused James of racial bias, calling her a “Racist.”
Trump’s ire extended to the presiding judge, Arthur Engoron, whom he referred to as a “developer-hating judge.” The former President’s online tirade also targeted his former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, whom he dismissed as a “so-called STAR WITNESS” and a “SleazeBag Lawyer.”
At the heart of Trump’s outrage was Cohen’s admission of lying on the stand, particularly concerning allegations that Trump or individuals from the Trump Organization had instructed him to inflate values on financial statements. Trump argued that this admission should invalidate what he referred to as a “Fake Case,” asserting that it was built on false information provided by Cohen to the New York State Attorney General’s office.
Trump vehemently defended the accuracy of the financial statements under scrutiny, claiming that their values were conservative and suggesting that the properties were worth more than reported. He highlighted the presence of a 100% disclaimer clause on the first page of the statements, emphasizing that all financial obligations to banks and insurance companies had been met in full, with no defaults. Trump asserted that the financial institutions involved had profited from their dealings with him and insisted that he was the sole victim in this case.
However, the most emotionally charged aspect of Trump’s statement was his plea regarding his children. He implored Judge Engoron to “Leave my children alone,” delivering a passionate appeal to shield his family from the legal battle that has engulfed him.
Donald Trump’s social media outburst comes amid an ongoing legal battle, with Letitia James’s office conducting a civil investigation into Trump’s business dealings and the Manhattan District Attorney’s office conducting a criminal investigation into the Trump Organization. Described as one of the most significant legal challenges Trump has faced since leaving office, the case has further strained the already contentious relationship between the former President and the New York legal authorities.
The developments in this case continue to be closely watched, with the former President’s online statements adding another layer of intensity to an already high-stakes legal confrontation. As the proceedings unfold, the focus remains on the courtroom, where the future of this legal battle will be decided.
