Former President Donald Trump celebrated what he considers a significant legal victory in the ongoing Engoron case, declaring that justice has prevailed and vindicated him against what he perceives as a politically motivated attack. Trump claimed victory in the Appellate Division, citing the statute of limitations and his daughter Ivanka’s release from litigation as key factors in the decision.
Highlighting four overturns by the appellate courts, Trump emphasized what he sees as a record-breaking reversal of Judge Engoron’s decisions in the case. He asserted that the judiciary recognized flaws in the proceedings against him, citing disclaimers on his financial statements as evidence of innocence and a lack of victims or damages.
Trump vehemently denied any impropriety, pointing to the absence of complaints and discrediting a star witness who admitted to lying on the stand. He portrayed the legal ordeal as a politically motivated witch hunt orchestrated by President Joe Biden and his allies, alleging interference in the electoral process and lamenting a surge in violent crime coinciding with businesses fleeing New York.
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In a bold assertion of his financial contributions, Trump claimed to have paid over $300,000,000 in taxes during the relevant period, dismissing accusations of tax evasion and portraying himself as a victim of unjust persecution.
Critics argue that Trump’s rhetoric downplays the severity of the allegations against him and reflects a pattern of evasion and deflection rather than a genuine commitment to accountability. As the legal saga unfolds, Trump’s declaration of triumph reignites debates about accountability, justice, and the rule of law, with the Engoron case remaining a focal point of contention.
