According to Mediaite, during the ongoing civil fraud trial against former President Donald Trump in the state of New York, Judge Arthur Engoron has taken decisive action to rein in Trump’s behavior, compelling the former president to provide direct and relevant answers to the prosecution’s inquiries. With Trump and his business associates facing allegations of inflating the Trump Organization’s value for financial gains, the courtroom drama has been underscored by Trump’s contentious remarks and resistance to addressing the prosecution’s questions.
Despite repeated warnings from Judge Engoron, Trump has persisted in launching into unyielding monologues, prompting the judge to remind him of the necessity to stick to the matter at hand. In response to Trump’s perceived deviation from the case’s core issues, Engoron asserted his authority, cautioning Trump’s legal team to effectively manage their client’s conduct during the trial. He made it clear that if Trump continued to evade the prosecution’s questions or engage in tangential discussions, he would face the consequences, including potential dismissal from the courtroom proceedings.
The tense exchange between Engoron and Trump highlighted the former president’s persistent attacks on the judge and his staff, which had previously led to the imposition of a gag order following a social media post targeting one of Engoron’s clerks. Throughout the trial, Trump’s defiance and inclination to steer the discussion away from the central legal matters remained a significant point of contention, prompting Engoron to take a firm stance in maintaining order and ensuring a focused examination of the case.
As the proceedings continue to unfold, Engoron’s unwavering commitment to upholding the integrity of the trial and enforcing adherence to legal protocols serves as a testament to the judiciary’s dedication to maintaining fairness and impartiality in the pursuit of justice. Amidst the charged atmosphere, the judge’s directives underscore the paramount importance of maintaining decorum and adherence to the established legal process within the confines of the courtroom.
. Trump has called Engoron a “Trump hater” and “rogue judge,” while also complaining about “his associate” — a court worker — “screaming into his ear on almost every time we ask a question.
Trump reportedly remarked that he was “sure the judge will rule against” him because Engoron “always” does.
“You can attack me, you can do whatev
er you want, but answer the question
beseech you to control him if you can,” Engoron told Kise. “If you can’t, I will. I will excuse him and draw every negative inference that I can.”
I’m not here to hear what he has to say. He’s here to answer questions.”
“You can attack me, you can do whatever you want. But answer the question,” Judge Engoron tells Trump.
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) November 6, 2023
