'Steadfast and unafraid': AG Letitia James hailed as she declares 'no one is above law' after Trump civil fraud trial closing arguments

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: New York Attorney General Letitia James spoke to the press after closing arguments in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, declaring nobody is "above the law."

The $370 million New York civil fraud trial against the former President and his sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, wrapped up on Thursday, January 11. According to Reuters, Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron is expected to issue the final ruling by January 31.

Thanking the judge, her team, and the opposing counsel, James emphasized, "No matter how powerful you are, no matter how rich you are, no one is above the law and that the law applies to all of us equally and fairly."

The NYAG filed her findings on the fraud trial against the Republican frontrunner and his two sons on January 5, claiming they inflated the net worth of his properties "while concealing the fraud from counterparties."

The judge has ruled Trump liable for fraud. The final verdict will determine a $370 million penalty and a potential lifetime ban from the state's real estate industry.

Despite being in a myriad of legal battles, the former President dominates the Republican primary opinion polls with a sizeable domination. He is also anticipating a victory in the January 15 Iowa caucus, kickstarting the election year.

Letitia James says the case was not about 'personal vendetta'

James stood firm on her findings of fraud that Trump and his sons committed in the state.

"This case has never been about politics or personal vendetta or about name -calling. This case is about the facts and the law," the NYAG said.

Emphasizing that the former President violated the law for repeated fraud, which the judges had already found true, she said she was not bothered by the personal attacks against her.

"The fact is that this trial has shown and we have produced evidence about the scope, the scale, the depth, the breadth of the illegality, the fraud that impersonally enriched Donald Trump and his family," James added.

Slamming the trial, Trump's attorney, Alina Habba, labeled the case as "garbage claims" and that her client should be paid for "damages" for defending.

She also alleged that James coordinated with the Biden administration and instigated a "political agenda" to interfere in the upcoming presidential election, which is expected to be a Biden-Trump rematch.

Internet applauds Letitia James's integrity

Netizens showered the New York AG with praises for upholding the law despite attacks from Trump and his team.

One user said, "It’s public servants like this who will be well-remembered in our history books. Steadfast, determined, and unafraid."

Another user remarked, "She shows all of us what integrity is. I wish Trump had a tenth of the amount she has."

"How brave this woman," read one response.

Another added, "I'm proud of the case you and your team put on as well! Justice will prevail!"

"She should be our federal Atty General of the United States," a user said.

One user called her a "Shero!" and another one labeled James a "Hero."

When one user noted, "Damn she's good!" another shared a meme applauding the NYAG.

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