Summary
New York AG Letitia James will continue pursuing a $454M civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump despite his presidential return.
A 2023 ruling found Trump and his sons inflated his net worth to secure favorable loans, with interest raising the owed amount to $490M.
Trump has appealed, but the AG argues civil litigation does not interfere with presidential duties.
Trump’s lawyer urged dismissal for national unity, citing dropped criminal cases, but James rejected the request.
A decision on the appeal is pending.
So I guess we’re just all going to be paying that then? Even if he does pay up, it’s going to be via our tax money he siphons/pilfers.
As though he’d be taking any less without the judgement against him.
Yup he’ll take every penny he can manage regardless of what happens. I’d say just like last time but I imagine he’ll do much worse in his next term.
Better the money go to the state than Trump.
True enough.
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t