Trump Praises Kevin O’Leary for Denouncing ‘Unjust’ and ‘Un-American’ Engoron Ruling In Fraud Trial

Published on February 17, 2024

Former President Donald Trump had words of praise for entrepreneur and media personality Kevin O’Leary for denouncing a New York judge’s decision to fine the former president hundreds of millions of dollars and slap him with a temporary business ban. New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron issued a ruling on Feb. 16 in a civil fraud trial, ordering President Trump and Trump Organization executives to pay $355 million in damages, and barring the former president from doing business in the state for three years. The case was brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who initially wanted to fine the former president $250 million but later increased this to $370 million. She also requested additional penalties against President Trump, including a permanent ban on his doing business in New York state and with any New York-based financial institution....

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