'Not a winning strategy': Donald Trump slammed for targeting 'badly influenced' NY judge and 'corrupt' AG as civil fraud case verdict nears

Donald Trump launched a vehement attack on NY Judge Arthur Engoron and Attorney General Letitia James as he awaited the verdict in a civil fraud case
UPDATED JAN 29, 2024
Donald Trump targeted Judge Arthur Engoron and NYAG Letitia James ahead of civil fraud trial verdict (Getty Images, Mike Segar-Pool/Getty Images)
Donald Trump targeted Judge Arthur Engoron and NYAG Letitia James ahead of civil fraud trial verdict (Getty Images, Mike Segar-Pool/Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Former President Donald Trump had an outburst against New York Judge Arthur Engoron and Attorney General Letitia James as civil fraud case verdict looms, which could lead to a potential lifetime ban from the state's real estate sector.

In a series of Truth Social posts on Sunday, January 28, Trump defended himself, calling the case a "witch hunt" and urging the federal courts to intervene.  The Republican frontrunner specifically targeted the judge and AG James, calling them "badly influenced" and "corrupt," respectively.



 

The $370 million civil fraud trial wrapped up on January 11 after the closing arguments, and the judge is expected to declare the final ruling by January 31.

James filed the lawsuit against Trump and his two sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr, for inflating the net worth of his properties.

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 24:  A guard stands outside of Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Aug
If found guilty Donald Trump could be banned from New York's real estate industry where he has built his empire (Getty Images)

The former President was recently ordered to pay $83.3 million to writer E Jean Carroll for defaming her, and the NY civil fraud trial adds to his multiple ongoing legal battles.

What did Donald Trump say on social media?

The presidential hopeful directed his rage against Judge Engoron and NYAG James on his Truth Social platform.

Denying the wrongdoings, Trump questioned why the judge did not announce his decision after "conclusively" proving that he "DID NOTHING WRONG."

"And a corrupt NYS Attorney General, who sat comfortably and confidently in Court with her shoes off, arms folded, a Starbucks Coffee, and a BIG smile on her face… JUST LIKE SHE KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT THE DECISION WILL BE!" he added about the NY Attorney General.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: New York Attorney General Letitia James points as she speaks during a p
NYAG filed a civil lawsuit against Donald Trump for inflating the net worth of his properties in New York (Getty Images)

Calling the closing argument of the case "pathetic," the former real estate mogul claimed, "It is a Witch Hunt!"

"The Judge is being badly influenced, and the Gag Order must come off! REMEMBER,THIS JUDGE RULED AGAINST ME BEFORE THE TRIAL EVEN STARTED, AND HE KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THE CASE," Trump said about Judge Engoron.

"The public is angry over this HOAX. This trial is RIGGED!"



 

Despite the failed civil trials and multiple legal troubles, Trump has cemented his position as the clear frontrunner in the Republican primary race. Winning the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary, the ex-President is leading the polls ahead of sole GOP opponent Nikki Haley.

Internet reacts to Donald Trump's online outburst

Trump, lashing out at the judge and Attorney General as he awaited a significant ruling that could decide his real estate fate in New York state, failed to impress netizens. Instead, they pointed out that his outburst at this crucial stage could not be a winning strategy.

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Internet criticized Donald Trump's social media posts ahead of New York civil trial verdict (Getty Images)

One user opined, "Not. A. Winning. Strategy."



 

Another user wrote, "Dude will spend the rest of his life fighting lawsuits and trying to stay out of jail. what a legacy."



 

"#Trump incapable of shutting his big mouth," remarked a third user. A fourth user added, "Behaving like a gangster. As is usual for him. Not acceptable."



 



 

One user questioned, "Doesn't Donald Trump realize that Judge Engoron will be the sole decision maker as to how much moneys Trump will have to pay NY?"



 

"Cry more," read one response. Another user said, "The biggest baby know or man."



 



 

"Yet he can stand for president ... ???" another asked.



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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