Trump Corruption

The Huffington Post reports: A federal judge on Thursday said the United States was “in trouble” if Americans don’t accept the results of legitimate elections, as was the case with Donald Trump and many of his supporters following the 2020 election. Separately, U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton said he was sure “there won’t be an acceptance of a defeat” …

“You can post a bond which is an option. You can tell the judge that you should set aside the verdict because it’s insane, which this is. But I will tell you that we have a great team. I’m proud of our team. And we’re working around the clock to figure out what strategically is the best move. “One thing …

CNN reports: Former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing the civil fraud case to delay enforcing the $355 million judgment against him for one month. In a letter to Judge Arthur Engoron, Trump’s attorneys accuse New York Attorney General Letitia James of an “unseemly rush” to enforce the judgment by submitting a proposal for the judge to sign just …

Law & Crime reports: An attorney for Rudy Giuliani has filed a notice that he intends to appeal the $148 million defamation verdict won by former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea’ “Shaye” Moss. Late Tuesday, Texas-based attorney Joseph Sibley filed a notice of appeal on the docket of the Washington, D.C.-based defamation case the former New York City …

Via press release from the Trump campaign: Nikki Haley’s campaign ends Saturday, February 24th, fittingly, in her home state, rejected by those who know her the best. Of course, like any wailing loser hell-bent on an alternative reality and refusing to come to grips with her imminent political mortality, we should expect more references to Kings and Coronations — even …

Newsweek reports: Donald Trump’s claim that he “didn’t have to” hand over classified documents that were being sought under federal subpoena has been leaped upon as proof he is admitting wrongdoing. In a Fox News town hall with Laura Ingraham, Trump was asked why he didn’t save himself “a lot of trouble” by returning the sensitive and top secret materials …

Politico reports: Former President Donald Trump likened the $355 million judgment against him in a New York civil trial to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny during a Fox News town hall on Tuesday evening. “It is a form of Navalny. It is a form of communism or fascism,” he said, before going on to attack the judge …

“I am currently embroiled in the most preposterous lawsuit of all time. George Santos—a man Republicans kicked out of congress for being a fraud—is suing me for fraud! Because we did a nice thing. We supported him by ordering his Cameo videos. “He says we deceived him under the guise of fandom soliciting personalized videos, only to then broadcast these …

Mediaite reports: During Fox News’ town hall with Trump, Laura Ingraham told the former president that many voters were “very concerned about mail-in voting.” Trump replied, “If you have mail-in voting, you automatically have fraud,” to which Ingraham pointed out, “Ok, well there’s mail-in voting in Florida and you won huge.” “That’s right, that’s right. If you have it, you’re …

ABC News reports: Four days after a judge ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $354 million in his civil fraud case, New York Attorney General Letitia James told ABC News that she is prepared to seize the former president’s assets if he is unable to find the cash to cover the fine. “If he does not have funds to …

The Hill reports: Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung predicted Tuesday that Nikki Haley would “kiss ass” to former President Trump. Haley gave a defiant speech Tuesday declaring she would not drop out of the GOP primary. “I feel no need to kiss the ring,” Haley said in the speech. “And I have no fear of Trump’s retribution. I’m not looking …

Fox Business reports: As a 30-day deadline looms for former President Donald Trump to fork over $355 million in a civil fraud trial, several of his multi-million assets could be on the chopping block to pay off the fine. These assets would presumably include buildings owned by the Trump Organization such as the iconic Trump Tower, Trump Park Ave, 1290 …

The Daily Beast reports: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) railed against former Kevin McCarthy on Monday after the former House speaker mocked her inability to keep her D.C. office staffed, saying she needs “help to straighten out her life.” Mace, one of the eight House Republicans who helped oust McCarthy from the speakership, responded by posting a video on social media …

Newsweek reports: Donald Trump is to challenge Judge Arthur Engoron’s definition of fraud that led to a $355 million judgment in the former president’s New York trial. “The case raises serious legal and constitutional questions regarding ‘fraud’ claims/findings without any actual fraud,” Chris Kise, Trump’s principal lawyer in the case, told Newsweek. Asked about the timing of the appeal, Kise …

“The only person who did nothing wrong but will still get persecuted and prosecuted, is President Trump because they can’t beat him in November. So I want to use their words against them and invite them to show me how no one is actually above the law. “There will be no mayhem for the Trump Organization. I know that’s probably …

“I think that this is really an extraordinary, unusual circumstance that the law-abiding and rule-following New Yorkers who are business people have nothing to worry about, because they’re very different than Donald Trump and his behavior. By and large, they are honest people and they’re not trying to hide their assets and they’re following the rules. And so this judge …

“The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has made me more and more aware of what is happening in our Country. It is a slow, steady progression, with CROOKED, Radical Left Politicians, Prosecutors, and Judges leading us down a path to destruction. “Open Borders, Rigged Elections, and Grossly Unfair Courtroom Decisions are DESTROYING AMERICA. WE ARE A NATION IN DECLINE, A …

“Donald Trump, as you pointed out, said just a few days ago that, he had he had told the NATO ally that he would encourage Putin to do whatever he needed to do whatever he wanted to do. “He basically made clear that, under a Trump administration, the United States is unlikely to keep its NATO commitments. And I think …

NBC News reports: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Saturday that former President Donald Trump will seek to withdraw the U.S. from NATO if he wins a second term in the White House. In remarks during a lunchtime panel at the Munich Security Conference, Clinton urged delegates to take Trump “literally and seriously” as he seeks re-election. “We have …

The New York Times reports: A new poll of historians coming out on Presidents’ Day weekend ranks Mr. Biden as the 14th-best president in American history, just ahead of Woodrow Wilson, Ronald Reagan and Ulysses S. Grant. While that may not get Mr. Biden a spot on Mount Rushmore, it certainly puts him well ahead of Mr. Trump, who places …