After two failed assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump, it’s crucial to remember how relentless his opponents have been in trying to undermine him. Recently, a New York appeals court cast doubt on the hefty $454 million judgment made against Trump by Judge Arthur Engoron. This ruling is described by Trump’s attorneys as “draconian, unlawful, and unconstitutional.”
The Lawsuit Details
This lawsuit was brought forth by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who claims that Trump inflated asset values to commit financial fraud. As the case drags on, interest is piling up at a staggering rate of $112,000 per day. Now, Trump’s total fine has ballooned to $470 million.
Judges Questioning the Judgment
During recent oral arguments, Judge Peter H. Moulton expressed concern about the severe penalty imposed in this case. He even hinted at questioning the legitimacy of James’s entire lawsuit. Moulton raised an important point: did the statute used by James stretch beyond its intended purpose?
The Lack of Victims
James argues that Trump committed fraud by using overvalued assets for favorable bank and insurance terms. However, remarkably, she has not identified any real victims of this supposed fraud. Associate Justice Llinet Rosado pointed out that the transactions in question had “little to no impact on the public marketplace.”
Skepticism Among Judges
Justice David Friedman also added skepticism during the hearing. He asked whether such consumer-protection statutes had ever been used to disrupt private deals between knowledgeable business partners before. It’s clear: banks and insurers were well aware of Trump’s property values and willingly engaged in business with him.
…Here is Justice David Friedman: “Because I’ve gone through the case that you’ve cited, and all of them always involved consumer protection aspect — it involved protection of the market. You don’t have anything like that here.”…
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) September 26, 2024
The Broader Picture
Engoron’s harsh ruling came down in February, but since then, Democrat operatives have been busy attempting to imprison Trump in another questionable New York case. To make matters worse, there have been alarming reports of individuals coming dangerously close to murdering him.
The Threats Against Trump
There are ongoing concerns about multiple assassination teams—both foreign and domestic—targeting Trump. Amidst all this chaos created by rabid anti-Trump forces, it’s easy to overlook a civil fraud trial that seems almost trivial compared to these threats.
A Glimmer of Hope from Appeals Court Judges
Despite everything happening around us—from ridiculous lawsuits to serious threats—there are signs that some judges might finally recognize what many see as political persecution led by Letitia James and Judge Engoron against Donald Trump.
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