Former US President Donald Trump responded vehemently this Friday to the sentence that condemns him to pay a fine of $355 million dollars, and described it as “illegal and un-American” and “an absolute fraud.”
Through his Truth Social platform, the former Republican president reiterated his frequent criticism of the judicial system of the state of New York and the United States in general, accusing them of being “under assault by partisan, deluded and biased judges.”
Furthermore, he stated that they are being manipulated by “radicals” who intend to expel him from the political and business sphere, published the Efe news agency.
Donald Trump did not spare his criticism against the Attorney General of the State of New York, Letitia James, whom he described as “corrupt and racist,” and accused her of being obsessed with pursuing him, his family and his businesses for years.
According to the former president, the prosecutor used Judge Arthur Engoron to carry out an unfair and biased judicial process against him.
Recalling his influence in New York and his role during critical moments in the city, he argued that His contribution has been significant, but he acknowledged that he now feels marginalized, especially in the face of what he considers a wave of violent immigrants that, according to him, are being allowed by policies promoted by President Joe Biden’s government.
Trump harshly criticized the judicial process against him and stated that there are no victims or complaints and that the case He was not judged impartially as the intervention of a jury or the consideration of a commercial court was not allowed.
The former Republican president, who He remains a prominent figure within his party and a possible presidential candidate for the November elections, He expressed his discontent with Judge Engoron, Efe noted. He noted that the decision will be refuted on appeal and denouncing the situation as “electoral interference.”
Shortly after the sentence was announced, One of Trump’s lawyers, Alina Habba, hinted that they will appeal the decision, which she described as ““scandalous verdict” which represents a continuous persecution against his client.
He also argued that the sentence not only affects Trump, but that sends a discouraging message to all business owners and citizens of the United States. He stated that New York is no longer a business-friendly place.
Trump’s reaction to the sentence reflects his continued legal battle and inflammatory rhetoric against what he perceives as a partial and biased judicial system against him. His decision to appeal suggests that the legal and political controversy surrounding him will continue to be a central issue.
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