Judge Rebukes Donald Trump For Attacking Clerk, Restricts Public Comments
Judge Arthur Engoron issued a stern rebuke to Donald Trump after the former president targeted his clerk in a social media post on Tuesday. Engoron reprimanded both parties involved in the trial, forbidding them from making any future comments about his court staff. In court, the judge condemned the disparaging and untrue remarks made about his clerk, emphasizing that personal attacks would not be tolerated.
Trump had posted on Truth Social, alleging a connection between the clerk and New York Senator Chuck Schumer. He further included a picture of Schumer and the clerk together, expressing his outrage and demanding the dismissal of the case. The judge’s order followed this incident.
During the lunch break, unusual activity was observed outside the courtroom, with Trump entering and leaving intermittently. Additionally, there was a brief delay before the court reconvened for the afternoon session. Trump has been voluntarily attending the New York civil trial, where he faces a $250 million lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General Letitia James. The lawsuit accuses Trump of repeated fraud by inflating assets for better loan and insurance terms.
Engoron’s previous ruling established Trump and his co-defendants’ liability for fraud, and the attorney general is seeking to bar Trump from doing business in the state. The judge stressed that the trial was not the appropriate venue to contest previous rulings, stating that appeals should be pursued instead.
The controversy surrounding Trump’s attack on the clerk arose from a post on an obscure social media account. Trump baselessly alleged that the clerk was Schumer’s girlfriend, despite the limited evidence presented. Engoron clarified that the statute of limitations applied to transactions prior to 2014, while explaining the distinction between evidence admissible at trial and the attorney general’s claims.
Although Trump claimed that 80% of the attorney general’s case was thrown out due to the statute of limitations, this statement was debunked by Engoron’s previous ruling. The fraud allegations remain a significant part of the civil case and could result in severe penalties for Trump’s business. Trump has expressed his willingness to testify in his own defense.
Note: This story has been updated with additional developments.
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