Staff Reports
In a dramatic courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump faced off against Justice Arthur Engoron in his civil fraud case in New York. Trump, known for his outspoken style, wasted no time in launching into a monologue, calling the trial “crazy,” before being reprimanded by Engoron to stick to answering questions. This clash set the tone for the rest of the proceedings, with Trump taking a swipe at Engoron and predicting that the judge would rule against him because “he always rules against me.”
A Defiant Trump Battles Justice Engoron on Stand in New York Civil Fraud Case https://t.co/ln8YhH929b
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Engoron, clearly struggling to control Trump’s outbursts, asked Trump’s counsel if it was necessary for him to go off on tangents. In response, Trump’s lawyer reminded the judge that he was in control of the courtroom, not them. Throughout the testimony, Engoron repeatedly pleaded with Trump’s lawyer to rein in his client’s behavior, to no avail.
While Trump’s lawyers argued that he was simply being responsive to the questions, Engoron emphasized that Trump’s purpose was to answer the questions, not to give his unsolicited opinions. This led to a heated exchange between Engoron and Trump, with the former president declaring the trial to be unfair and expressing his hope that the public was witnessing the injustice.
True to form, Trump couldn’t resist taking a shot at New York Attorney General Letitia James and the Democratic prosecutors involved in the case. Trump accused them of “coming after him from 15 different sides” and labeled the cases against him as “weaponization.”
Overall, the courtroom drama between Trump and Engoron showcased the deep divide between the former president and the justice system. Trump’s defiant and unfiltered personality clashed with Engoron’s attempts to maintain order, leaving no doubt that this civil fraud case was going to be a contentious battle. It remains to be seen how this courtroom showdown will impact Trump’s legal fate and his reputation in the eyes of the public.
It’s clear from this report that Trump’s opponents are determined to use the justice system as a weapon against him. This trial seems to be nothing more than a politically motivated attack, as Trump rightly points out. It’s a shame that justice has become so partisan, with judges like Engoron seemingly unable to put aside their personal biases and treat Trump fairly. We must continue standing up for Trump and fighting against this unfair treatment. #Trump2024
