In response to Judge Arthur Engoron’s rejection of a motion to dismiss, former President Donald Trump launched a late-night barrage on Truth Social, targeting both the judge and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Reported by Mediaite on December 19, 2023, as the fraud trial overseen by Judge Engoron and initiated by AG James moves toward its conclusion, Trump accused the judge of being a “corrupt and radical” political hack and labeled AG James a “Racist Attorney General” and Judge Engoron a “Runaway Judge.” Trump alleged bias, a refusal to allow a jury, and a violation of his rights, painting the courtroom as rigged. Despite the trial’s uncertain outcome, Trump’s persistent attacks on the court and AG James have extended to questioning the motives behind the trial, suggesting it is politically motivated. The trial’s complexity intertwines with political undertones, creating a charged atmosphere that transcends the courtroom, with broader implications for both Trump and the justice system lingering as it approaches its conclusion.