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Donald Trump claims ‘all experts’ agree he did nothing wrong in $370M fraud case

Does Donald Trump not get MSNBC?

The Former President said Monday morning that “all experts and analysts” agree that he did not commit the fraud for which Judge Arthur Engoron has already found him liable.

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Trump warned there will be 'little tolerance' for his 'shenanigans' at immunity hearing

Responding to a blustery announcement from Donald Trump that he will be making an appearance at the U.S. Court of Appeals for a Tuesday hearing on his presidential immunity appeal, one former prosecutor warned the former president that he is on thin ice.

Just after midnight Monday, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to announce, "I will be attending the the (sic) Federal Appeals Court Arguments on Presidential Immunity in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Of course I was entitled, as President of the United States and Commander in Chief, to Immunity. I wasn’t campaigning, the Election was long over. I was looking for voter fraud, and finding it, which is my obligation to do, and otherwise running running (sic) our Country."

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'I don't know how he pays it': Trump's future in doubt facing $370 million fine

Reacting to New York Attorney General Letitia James increasing to $370 million the fine she wants to be imposed on Donald Trump for financial fraud, "Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough suggested it would ruin the former president because he likely doesn't have that kind of cash.

After co-host Mika Brzezinski reported on the stunning change requested in Judge Arthur Engoron's courtroom on Friday, the two hosts shook their heads at the former president's prospects if Engoron accedes to James' request when he makes a final ruling next month.

"The New York Attorney General is now seeking $370 million as a penalty against Donald Trump and his company, just slightly up from the last request," Brzezinski reported before adding, "Closing arguments are scheduled for Thursday. Trump is expected to appear in court for that to find out how much he has to pay for what he's already been found [guilty of]."

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"For his sake, I hope it is, like, $25.75. I mean, he does not have that money," co-host Scarborough interjected.

"She's asking for a lot, I wonder what happens if she gets it?" Brzezinski asked.

"I don't know how he pays it, I don't think he is capable. I don't think he has that much money," Scarborough pointed out.

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Trump leaning into his criminality because Republicans love his crimes: Morning Joe

Donald Trump has been leaning into the crimes that he's been charged with committing, and MSNBC's Joe Scarborough concluded that his supporters actually approve of him breaking the law.

The twice-impeached former president has been indicted four times on 91 counts, found liable for fraud and sexual assault, and disqualified from two states' ballots for violating the Constitution's insurrectionist clause, but his lawyers insist Trump should be immune from prosecution and called for special counsel Jack Smith to be held in contempt for working on the case before that appeal is decided.

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Everything you need to know about Trump's big week in court

This week begins a big week for Donald Trump as he deals with some of his cases having major deadlines and in-court meetings.

The first date unfolds on Monday, when the Georgia racketeering case lawyers must file all their motions, Lawfare's "Docket Watch" details. That is, except for Mark Meadows, Jeffrey Clark and David Schafer. Rudy Giuliani has sought to extend the deadlines, but was denied.

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'This is lawlessness': Trump flips out on Judge Engoron in midnight rant

Following his last rally in Iowa on Saturday night, Donald Trump went on a midnight all-cap tirade aimed at Supreme Court 1st Judicial District Judge Arthur Engoron accusing him of "lawlessness."

The former president took time out from sharing clips from his Iowa speeches to rail at the judge who is overseeing the financial fraud trial that wrapped up final arguments last week at which time New York Attorney General Letitia James increased her request for $250 million in penalties to $370 million.

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New York state seeks $370 million from Trump in fraud case: court filing

New York's attorney general is seeking $370 million from former president Donald Trump in a fraud case which has seen the real estate mogul accused of inflating the value of his properties, court documents showed Friday.

"Record evidence... supports disgorgement of $370 million, plus pre-judgment interest," said the filing, significantly more than the $250 million that New York Attorney General Letitia James previously said she would seek.

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Trump unleashes rapid-fire posting tirade after prosecutor ups demands in fraud trial

Donald Trump went on a Truth Social tirade Friday, sharing rapid-fire posts condemning the New York prosecutor who accused him of fraudulently reaping $370 million in “ill-gotten gains.”

In a matter of minutes, Trump reposted five old messages targeting Attorney General Letitia James.

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Letitia James wants Trump hit with extra $120M in fraud trial damages

The New York prosecutor who accused former President Donald Trump of fraudulently inflating his assets added $120 million to the amount of damages she's demanding he pay, court records show.

Attorney General Letitia James said Trump should pay $370 million in closing arguments filed in New York City's civil court Friday.

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Closing arguments filed in Trump's $250M fraud trial

Donald Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James Friday filed their closing arguments in the former president's $250 million fraud trial, reports and court records show.

James, who accuses the former president and his sons of defrauding investors by inflating the value of Trump Organization assets, called the evidence "inescapable," reports the New York Daily News.

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These 2024 dates could mark Trump's downfall

Donald Trump will have a very complicated schedule in 2024, dealing with a barrage of legal problems while running a presidential campaign.

In addition to four criminal indictments, the former president is facing a variety of civil lawsuits. Regardless, poll after poll is showing that he is on track to win the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.

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Trump’s rants against prosecutors a 'formulaic game' designed to halt trials: experts

Facing four criminal indictments and a variety of civil lawsuits, GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has been furiously railing against both prosecutors and judges.

Trump slams special counsel Jack Smith as a "deranged lunatic" and has accused Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and New York State Attorney General Letitia James (both of whom are Black) of being racist. Another target is Justice Arthur Engoron, the judge in James' civil fraud lawsuit against Trump and his Trump Organization.

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'Propaganda': Trump lawyer whines that voters shouldn't be told about his legal problems

Donald Trump’s attorney thinks voters should be shielded from knowing about the legal problems facing the former president.

Christina Bobb said on Newsmax that officials spreading “propaganda” about Trump criminal cases — he’s facing 91 charges in four jurisdictions — is tantamount to election interference.

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