Donald Trump is facing a $464 million civil fraud judgment against him, but he has been unable to obtain a bond to guarantee payment of the amount. The trial judge, Arthur Engoron, has stipulated that without putting up the cash, Trump cannot appeal the judgment. This is seen as part of Joe Biden’s lawfare attack against Trump to prevent him from running for president again. The Biden White House is orchestrating a campaign to put Trump in jail for over 700 years and seize his businesses in New York, Florida, Scotland, and elsewhere, according to the author.
The New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, has been accused of engaging in “selective prosecution” and “mob justice” by targeting Trump. James has a history of publicly stating her intention to go after Trump, referring to him as an “illegitimate president.” Legal experts suggest that Trump could file a petition in federal court under the Eighth Amendment to challenge the excessive penalties imposed on him. The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.
The $464 million penalty against Trump is questioned as there were no victims and all lenders to his business empire made profits. Legal analysts like Alan Dershowitz and Gregg Jarrett recommend that Trump pursue an Eighth Amendment appeal to address the unjust treatment he is facing in New York. Despite facing legal challenges, Trump is leading in swing state polls and could potentially win the November election, as per the author’s perspective.
The article discusses the possibility of Trump’s legal strategy and the potential implications of pursuing an Eighth Amendment constitutional appeal. Trump’s advisers believe that challenging the excessive fines imposed on him could be a fitting end to the lawfare battle against him. The author, although not a lawyer, supports the idea of Trump seeking relief under the Eighth Amendment to combat what he perceives as a biased and unjust legal battle orchestrated by his political opponents.
The piece is adapted from Larry Kudlow’s opening commentary on the March 19, 2024, edition of “Kudlow.” It highlights Trump’s legal challenges, the involvement of the New York State Attorney General, and the potential tactics Trump could employ to address the civil fraud judgment against him. The narrative focuses on the political motivations behind the legal actions taken against Trump and contends that his potential victory in the upcoming election could be hindered by the ongoing legal battles and attempts to discredit him.