Trump Lashes Out About Legal Woes In Michigan Speech—Blasts ‘Crooked Judge,’ Swipes Again At Carroll
Former President Trump raged against Judge Arthur Engoron, Fani Willis and others in a speech in Michigan on Saturday, a day after Engoron ruled that Trump owes more than $350 million in a civil fraud case—which Trump has repeatedly called a “total sham.”
The former president referred to the civil fraud case against him “a complete and total sham.”
Trump’s attacks on Engoron were similar to Truth Social posts he made about Friday’s verdict and he also mocked Fani Willis, the Fulton County district attorney prosecuting him and 18 others for efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.
But then Trump attacked E. Jean Carroll—who he already owes more than $80 million from a defamation lawsuit—saying “I’m saying ‘who the hell is she, who’s the woman’”—sparking fresh speculation Carroll will again sue Trump for defamation.
“These repulsive abuses of power are not just an attack on me,” Trump said. “They’re really an attack on you and all Americans.”
More than $440 million. That’s how much Trump owes in legal fees—from more than $350 million in his civil fraud case and more than $80 million in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case.
We estimate Trump’s net worth is approximately $2.6 billion as of October, with an estimated $640 million in cash and personal assets.
Trump will go to trial on criminal charges for the first time next month, with jury selection slated to begin on March 25. The former president was indicted—and pleaded not guilty—on 34 criminal counts for falsification of business records in August.
On Saturday, the former president also launched a $399 high-top sneaker line. During a speech at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia, Trump said it’s “something [he’s] been talking about for 12 years.”
Saturday’s fiery speech was the first time Trump publicly addressed his legal troubles since Engoron’s ruling. Last May, he was also ordered to pay Carroll $5 million for sexual abuse and defamation after a jury found him guilty on those counts.
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