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The Manhattan judge overseeing Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial refused to grant a delay for closing arguments after Melania Trump’s mother passed away.
Despite Trump’s legal team’s request, the judge cited logistical issues and refused to postpone the trial.
Additionally, after a federal appeals court hearing, Trump warned President Biden about potential indictments, accusing him of using the Justice Department to politically persecute him. (Trending: Joe Biden Caught In Another Major Lie About J6)
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Trump’s attorney, Chris Kise, wrote, “I am sad to advise the Court that Mrs. Trump’s mother passed away this evening.”
“Because of the challenges presented by this deeply personal family matter, President Trump has asked that I request the Court postpone the date for closing argument until on or after January 29, 2024, so that he may attend and participate in the Court proceedings,” he continued.
Judge Engoron said, “I’m sure you realize, although you may not realize to what extent, that every appearance of Mr. Trump requires court officers, court clerks, administrators, security details, technical people, etc. to rearrange their schedules and to plan for the day.”
“The administration even had to ‘evict’ the jury trial currently taking place in Room 300 for tomorrow. Of course, I am also anxious to hear a full day of closing statements as I consider the case as a whole. On balance, going forward makes the most sense. Please tell Mr. Trump that I am sorry,” he continued.
Kise responded, “Despite the fact that his Mother-in Law, who he was very close to, passed away late last night, President Trump will be speaking tomorrow.”
“Not having heard from you by the third extended deadline (noon today), I assume that Mr. Trump will not agree to the reasonable, lawful limits I have imposed as a precondition to giving a closing statement above and beyond those given by his attorneys, and that, therefore, he will not be speaking in court tomorrow,” wrote Engoron.
Trump suggested that Biden should be careful, as the next president could face similar actions.
Trump said, “[Biden] told his DOJ to do it, ‘Go indict him.’ Because he’s losing badly in the polls—so badly that he figures this is the only way he can win. The only problem is that thus far, it’s pushed us way up in the polls because people see it’s a scam.”
“Frankly, it’s never happened in our country before. It only happens in third-world countries or banana republics. They’re using their Department of Injustice to go after his political [opponent], and this is all him, a hundred percent him. He’s the one that told them to do it and they obey his orders. It’s a shame. Never happened in the United States before, but it’s happened now,” continued the former president.
“And he has to be careful because that can happen to him also. The next president, whoever that may be, has a statute of limitations that go back six years. That’s a long time, Joe. You have to be very careful. We have to guard and protect our country. We have to do what’s right for our country,” warned Trump.
“You don’t indict your political opponent because he opposes the corrupt election, which you know was corrupt… You don’t indict your political opponent,” he repeated.
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