Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump faces questioning on Thursday from the New York Attorney General Letitia James in a civil fraud lawsuit. The lawsuit accuses Trump, the Trump Organization, and some of his children of providing false financial statements to enrich themselves and cheat the system. The lawsuit’s primary goal is to ban Trump and the allegedly involved children from being an officer or director of any corporation licensed by New York, seeking $250 million. While Trump is ready to answer James’ questioning, he has criticized the lawsuit as ridiculous and an example of a corrupt justice system.
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Trump also took to Truth Social to air his grievances, stating that the case is part of an effort “in strict coordination and association with the lying, country-killing scum ‘working’ in the White House, and now discredited district attorney Alvin Bragg.” Trump argues that he will finally show the great, profitable, and valuable company he built if given a fair judgement. However, with leaked information regarding his deposition making it harder for the police and Secret Service to do their job, it’s clear that even Trump’s detractors are sympathetic to the former president’s plight.
The civil fraud lawsuit is separate from the previously filed 34 charges of falsifying records brought against Trump, which stands as a testament to the current administration’s trying time, with every effort made to scrutinize Trump’s every move. However, those close to the Trump campaign have said that if Trump gets indicted again, the campaign will pivot to make the indictments positive. The GOP believes that while Trump may not welcome a baseless indictment, it has the potential to help him politically.
The current lawsuit’s goal seems to be a transparent attempt to smear Trump’s reputation and his family. Given the lawsuit’s flimsy grounds and the corrupt players behind it, it’s clear that only a fair judgement could put an end to the politically motivated efforts to vilify Trump’s successful corporate career.
