Arr, Trump be settin' foot on the grand land o' Manhattan court, givin' a mighty shout ag'in' NYAG's case, whilst cheerin' the appellate's favorable decision!
2023-12-07
Avast ye mateys! Thar be Trump, the former leader o' the land, cryin' foul 'bout the trial in New York! He be claimin' 'tis a devilish plot, a weapon 'gainst him and his business, aye! He even be callin' it a sneaky form o' election meddling! Arrr, the audacity!
Former President Trump appeared in court for a non-jury civil trial against him and his business, referring to it as a "weaponization of justice" and "election interference." He criticized the trial and the lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump reacted to the testimony of a defense expert witness who found no evidence of accounting fraud in Trump's financial statements. The witness testified that the statements did not violate accounting principles and suggested that any problematic issues were simply errors. Trump praised the witness as a highly respected man. He stated that the case should be over and should never have been brought. Trump characterized the case as a sad day for the country and a form of election interference. He expressed frustration that he was in court instead of being in Iowa, where he claimed to be leading by 40 points. Meanwhile, a New York State Appeals Court affirmed a decision that paused the dissolution of the Trump Organization until after the trial. Trump saw this ruling as a victory for business and claimed that businesses would not move back to New York and may consider leaving. The trial, presided over by Judge Arthur Engoron, is based on James' lawsuit accusing Trump of inflating his financial statements and deceiving banks. Trump and his family have denied any wrongdoing, with Trump stating that his assets were undervalued and that his financial statements had disclaimers requesting bank evaluation.