In a statement released on Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform at 8:54 AM on January 28, 2024, the former president expressed vehement dissatisfaction with the legal proceedings against him. Trump questioned the delay in Judge Engoron’s decision, asserting that he and his legal team had conclusively proven his innocence. He lamented the absence of a jury in the proceedings and emphasized the purported strength of his financial statements, which he characterized as conservative and contrary to the charges brought against him.
Trump asserted that there were no victims, no evidence of fraud or crimes, and highlighted the satisfaction of banks and insurance companies associated with him, pointing to a track record of success and profitability. He went on to criticize the conduct of the New York State Attorney General, alleging corruption and describing her demeanor in court with disdain. Trump painted a vivid picture of the Attorney General, sitting comfortably with her shoes off, arms folded, enjoying a Starbucks Coffee, and wearing a big smile, insinuating a preconceived certainty about the trial’s outcome.
Criticizing the state’s closing argument as “pathetic,” Trump decried the absence of witnesses and evidence against him. He claimed that legal scholars were strongly opposing the Attorney General’s case, characterizing it as a “witch hunt.” Trump alleged that the judge, Engoron, was being unduly influenced and called for the removal of the gag order, suggesting that the proceedings were not being conducted fairly.
Continuing his critique, Trump asserted that Judge Engoron had ruled against him even before the trial began, asserting that the judge was uninformed about the case at the time of the ruling. Trump underscored public anger over what he labeled a “hoax” and declared the trial to be “rigged.”
Why didn’t Judge Engoron announce his decision after we proved conclusively that I DID NOTHING WRONG!!! NO JURY ALLOWED, Great Financial Statements (which were very conservative, the opposite of the charge!), No Victims, No Fraud, No Crimes, Happy Banks and Insurance Companies, only success and profits — And a corrupt N.Y.S. Attorney General, who sat comfortably and confidently in Court with her shoes off, arms folded, a Starbucks Coffee, and a BIG smile on her face… JUST LIKE SHE KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT THE DECISION WILL BE! The closing argument of the State was pathetic, NO WITNESSES AND NO EVIDENCE AGAINST ME! Legal Scholars are “killing” the A.G. Case. “It is a Witch Hunt!” The Judge is being badly influenced, and the Gag Order must come off! REMEMBER,THIS JUDGE RULED AGAINST ME BEFORE THE TRIAL EVEN STARTED, AND HE KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THE CASE. The public is angry over this HOAX. This trial is RIGGED! Donald Trump Truth Social 08:54AM EST 01/28/24
Why didn’t Judge Engoron announce his decision after we proved conclusively that I DID NOTHING WRONG!!! NO JURY ALLOWED, Great Financial Statements (which were very conservative, the opposite of the charge!), No Victims, No Fraud, No Crimes, Happy Banks and Insurance Companies,…
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) January 28, 2024
