After he was ordered to pay a huge $355 million penalty for inflating assets, an angered Trump assured the crowd that it was a politically influenced decision and that America is now “worse than a third-world country.”
Trump’s Critique on $355 Million Penalty
Former President Donald Trump has slammed a judge’s order demanding him to pay a $355 million penalty for allegedly inflating his own net worth.
$355 Million Penalty and Corporate Ban
The judge ordered Trump to pay a $355 million penalty and a three-year ban on serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation, also making comments about Trump’s lack of remorse that influenced the decision.
Overstating by Billions
New York Attorney General Letitia James accused Trump of overstating his net worth by as much as $3.6 billion annually over a decade in a bid to deceive bankers.
Trump’s $83.3 Million Obligation to E. Jean Carroll
Trump was also ordered to pay $83.3 million to columnist E. Jean Carroll, who sued him for defamation.
Trump’s Political Accusations
Still, Trump is arguing that the decisions are politically influenced as he hopes to win the upcoming Presidential election.
Third World Country Allegation
Trump asserted that the Biden administration’s political decisions have made the nation “worse than a third-world country.”
Trump’s Warning to America
“If this persecution of political opponents continues, no one will want to do business in the United States of America any longer,” Trump told his supporters at a rally in Michigan during his election campaign.
Trump Questions Border
Trump extended his concerns to the state of the country’s border, “We will truly become a third world country . . . We are already, in many ways, if you look at our border. We are worse than a third-world country.”
Trump Angers the Crowd
Trump suggested that “these repulsive abuses of power are not just an attack on me, they are an attack on all Americans.”
Election Fraud Repeat
Repeating his unfounded assertions, Trump once again alleged that his 2020 election defeat to President Joe Biden was a result of election fraud.
Second Third-World Accusation
Trump, who owns two private jets, took aim at America’s airports, saying, “We’re like a third world nation. Look at our airports,” followed by, “Look at our airports. I mean, how bad are the airports?”
Nikki Haley’s Response
Nikki Haley is Trump’s last remaining opponent in the Republican Primary and seized the opportunity to criticize Trump after the ruling at her own rally in South Carolina,
Haley’s Critique of Trump’s Legal Saga
“He’s going to be in court March and April. He’s going to be in court May and June. He said himself that he’s going to be spending more time in a courtroom than he is on the campaign trail,” Haley told the crowd.
Haley Reminds Crowd of Trump Controversy
Haley reminded the crowd in South Carolina what Trump had told that state in a rally of his own, claiming he would let Russia do “whatever the hell they want” if it invaded a NATO country.
Trump’s Alleged Support for Putin
Following the mysterious death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny over the weekend, Haley also told the crowd that Trump supported “a thug who kills his own political opponents.”
Trump’s Legal Challenges
Apart from the civil cases, Trump is gearing up for four state and federal criminal trials, including one scheduled in New York on March 25, a first in U.S. Presidential history.
Trump’s Mix-Up
Trump said to his supporters in the key swing state of Michigan, “Remember the primary is Tuesday Feburary 27th. We need to get out and vote to set the stage for November. Go vote. November 27th,” while getting dates mixed up.
Trump Targets Voting Methods
Trump also took the opportunity to remind his supporters that he believes mail-in votes are corrupt, “Mail-in voting is totally corrupt. Get that through your head,” he said.
Trump’s Side Venture
“I’ve wanted to do this a long time,” Trump said after he unveiled his new collection of golden sneakers to a young audience in Michigan, with each pair being sold for $399.
Trump’s Potential Second Term
As Trump’s legal fees and controversies build-up, it’s only a matter of time before America decides whether they want this man to have a second term in the Presidential hot seat.
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