Trump’s Made A Bold Move Challenging the $454M Fraud Verdict Amidst Presidential Pursuit

New York, NY – In a significant legal development from New York, former President Donald Trump has initiated an appeal against a colossal $454 million civil fraud judgment. This legal maneuver contests the findings of Judge Arthur Engoron, who ruled that Trump misrepresented his financial status during the expansion of his real estate ventures. These ventures not only catapulted him into the limelight but also paved his path to the presidency. Nevertheless, Trump’s legal team alleges that the Judge improperly considered loans from 2014, which they argue should not be admissible in court.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, with lawyers Christopher Kise and Alina Habba, attends the closing arguments in the Trump Organization civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. (Shannon Stapleton/Pool Photo via AP, File)

The appeal was lodged on Monday by Trump’s legal team, targeting the state’s appellate court with hopes to overturn the verdict handed down by Judge Engoron on February 16 in the lawsuit brought by Attorney General Letitia James.

The grounds of the appeal, as stated in the legal documents, question the possibility of legal or factual errors made by Engoron, alongside probing into any potential overreach in discretion or jurisdiction by the judge.

Judge Engoron’s findings were severe, implicating Trump, his enterprise, and its senior executives—including his sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr.—in a prolonged scheme of financial misrepresentation.

This scheme, as determined by the court, involved exaggerating Trump’s wealth on financial documents. These embellished statements were then used to secure loans and facilitate various business transactions. The judgment included not only a hefty financial penalty but also imposed significant operational restrictions on the Trump Organization, limiting its business activities.

The timing of the appeal thrusts this legal battle into the limelight amidst the presidential primary season, suggesting that the dispute over Trump’s business ethics will continue to garner attention. This persistence is especially notable as Trump seeks the Republican nomination for another presidential run, aiming to return to the White House.

The implications of Judge Engoron’s ruling are profound for Trump. The judge ordered Trump to pay $355 million in penalties, a sum that has ballooned to nearly $454 million with the addition of interest.

This amount continues to grow daily by nearly $112,000 until it is paid in full. This ruling represents a significant financial blow to Trump, potentially impacting his fortune considerably.

Critics of the judgment argue that the fines imposed on Trump are politically motivated, suggesting an attempt to hamstring his financial capabilities and, by extension, his ability to mount a defense.

This viewpoint highlights the perceived enormity of the fines, which some commentators believe are designed to be insurmountable. Despite skepticism about Trump’s ability to raise the necessary funds to cover these penalties, his track record of overcoming financial challenges suggests that such predictions may be premature.


This legal saga underscores the ongoing controversy surrounding Trump’s business dealings and the broader implications for his political aspirations. As the appeal process unfolds, it promises to keep Trump’s financial history and the allegations of fraud at the forefront of public discourse, especially as he engages in his campaign for the presidency.

The outcome of this appeal could have lasting effects on Trump’s financial standing and his company’s ability to operate, making it a pivotal moment in the continuing narrative of Donald Trump’s public and political life.

11 thoughts on “Trump’s Made A Bold Move Challenging the $454M Fraud Verdict Amidst Presidential Pursuit

  1. Sorry to say this but, I’ve lost all respect for anyone that supports the wrongful persecutions of a man simply because they don’t like him. The persecution of Trump is undeniable at this point, Willfully Ignorant is no defense for taking part in mob mentality !

  2. The charge by the State of New York is a false charge since there was NO FRAUD. Those making the charge and the judge sentencing the charge both need to be charged with politicizing and misuse of the law and misusing the Constitution of the USA and put in jail themselves for at least 5 years and NEVER again be allowed to hold office or even a job for a government, city, county, state, or federal

    1. While I agree with you 100%. There has to be laws against this kind of conduct. This would need to be proven that these people were politically motivated ( We both know the were ) The problem I see is that it’s the lawmakers themselves that are the only ones that can create new laws and they themselves are the ones weaponizing the system. Do we expect them to suddenly govern themselves ?

      1. I believe all the lenders signed a document stating that they would do their own diligence to establish value before lending money to the Trump company. No lender lost money, it was all paid back with interest. I believe this is a sham from the deep state to try to keep Our real President Trump from running. I believe he should be in office now, serving his second term that he was cheated out of.

    2. Actually, there is NO crime, because there is NO victim. It’s as simple as that. It is common practice in real estate for borrowers to submit their valuations, AND for lenders, that aren’t stupid, to also evaluate the parameters of a loan for their consideration. In every case, all parties came out ahead. Where’s the crime?

  3. how about the people of new york, put that old fraud judge on trial for hate crimes, and let’s not forget james too. both those things should be charged and sentenced to toilet cleaning business for life, and both pay at least half the fines plus legal costs against trump. both would fit in the business, because both are pieces of crap.

  4. Given the FACT that Engoron declared President Trump guilty well before a single witness testified or a single piece of evidence was presented the ENTIRE case should be tossed. Along with tossing the FARCE called a trial both Engoron and James should be tossed from their jobs. Not only should they lose their jobs they should be disbarred for life in the Entire US. Along with their being disbarred they need to be banned for any and all aspects of Law including holding any office that deals with law that would include Any Government office at any level. James is just trying to keep President Trump from being reelected and making a name for herself and she hopes make her a star in the Democrapic Party. She is bucking for a National Office.

  5. If I had the wherewithal, I would start a web page seeking any and all information to destroy Trump’s persecutors – asshole Engeron, Fat Alvin Bragg, LardAss Fani Willis, PiecaShiite Jack Smith, and the rest of them.
    These persecutors must be destroyed if there is any justice!!

  6. Hey how in the hell can a person(Trump) found guilty in this case. No bank was harm, noe was hurt and yet you have a judge that he is guilty no matter evidence was provided. What the hell is wrong with our government. I hope enough people will see through this, and in November go out and vote for Trump and all republicans. Still can understand you can some guilty when there was no crime and banks said so and continue to make loans to Trump’s organization. There is not one banker to come forward and said Trump lied to them. If i was Trump, i would get rid of all my business in New Your, sell everything and go to the red states.

  7. Why aren’t the banks being sued by NY , they were the ones to access the property values? You don’t just make up numbers yourself for loans.

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