Aiexpress – Former President Donald Trump reacted to a judge’s decision on Friday, which ordered him to pay $364 million in his civil fraud trial. Trump claimed that this ruling marked the downfall of the Empire State.
In a dramatic statement from Mar-a-Lago, Trump declared that his team would challenge the ruling made by New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur F. Engoron. He expressed confidence in a successful appeal, stating that the consequences of failure would be dire for New York state. Trump pointed to the ongoing exodus of people leaving the state and warned that this trend would only accelerate if the decision was not overturned.
As a result of the decision, Donald Trump will be prohibited from holding any position as an officer or director of a New York corporation for a period of three years, including the Trump Organization. Additionally, his sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, have been removed from their leadership positions. Judge Engoron’s ruling also prevents Trump from obtaining loans from any bank in New York State, posing a significant challenge to his appeal efforts.
“In his decision, the judge emphasized that New York is determined to take strong action against business fraud.”
According to Trump, the decision regarding Truth Social is a total sham. He argues that there were no victims, damages, or complaints. Instead, he highlights the satisfaction of banks and insurance companies, who made a significant amount of money. Trump also emphasizes the strength of his financial statements, which did not even include the highly valuable asset, the TRUMP Brand. He further adds that the disclaimers were ironclad, warning buyers to be cautious and do their own due diligence. Lastly, he mentions his impressive properties located all around the world.