New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron has called out Trump attorney Chris Kise for his verbal assault on prosecutors from the New York Attorney General’s Office during the ongoing fraud trial of former President Donald Trump.
According to a November 9, 2023 report by Raw Story, Kise suggested that the lead counsel for the attorney general should check the internet for job openings, jokingly mentioning Vladimir Putin has some openings. Despite the judge’s demand for an apology, Kise initially refused, stating, The world is watching.
The courtroom has been tense throughout the week, with Trump himself going on tirades against both the judge and Attorney General Letitia James during his testimony on Monday.
Scheduled to continue into November, the trial will feature testimonies from Trump and his adult children—Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Ivanka Trump. The media has widely reported on the incident, emphasizing the courtroom’s strained atmosphere.
While the impact of this incident on the trial’s future remains uncertain, Judge Engoron is clear: uncivil behavior will not be tolerated from either side. This serves as a crucial reminder that even in high-profile cases, professionalism and respect must prevail.
