In response to the denial of a motion in the ongoing $250 million civil fraud case led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, former President Donald Trump voiced his discontent, directing criticism at Judge Arthur Engoron. Trump, sharing his displeasure on Truth Social, asserted that they had convincingly proven their case against AG James, as reported by Conservative Brief on Wednesday, December 6.
Trump’s social media post not only lambasted the judge but also targeted his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, branding him as the attorney general’s “sole witness” and advocating for his prosecution over alleged falsehoods.
Accusing both the judge and the attorney general of manipulating asset valuations, including Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s legal team sought a delay in his Monday testimony while appealing a gag order imposed by Judge Engoron. This order, in effect since the trial’s initiation in October, stemmed from Trump’s social media posts referencing the judge and his staff.
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Trump’s filing to appeal the gag order signals his intent to escalate the case to the state’s highest court. Engoron, citing harassment and antisemitic messages aimed at his principal law clerk, Allison Greenfield, imposed fines against Trump for violating the gag order. The order was extended to prohibit Trump’s attorneys from commenting on communications with the clerk during the trial.
Concurrently, Trump faces challenges to his 2024 ballot eligibility in multiple states, with over a dozen Republican-controlled states questioning his constitutional eligibility. A legal battle in Colorado, where a judge found Trump engaged in insurrection but ruled that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment does not apply to the presidency, is currently under appeal.
Similar challenges in Arizona, Minnesota, and Michigan were dismissed by the respective state courts. Amidst these legal proceedings, Trump utilizes social media platforms to maintain his innocence and challenge the credibility of those involved in the case.
The political and legal implications of these events remain significant, contributing another layer to the intricate post-presidential life of Donald Trump.
