Trump responds to ruling: 'A crooked New State judge just ruled I need to pay a fine'

Donald Trump responded to the $354 million judgment that a New York judge fined him after he was found to have defrauded lenders.

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[brianh.]

Tell it to the judge. Oh wait. You did and the judge found you GUILY. YOU ARE A FRAUD. FRED IS ASHAMED OF YOU. YOU DIDN’T BUILD THE COMPANY; YOUR FATHER DID. YOU DESTROYED IT.

[DeadCat-]

Will someone please give this man an accordion.

[SangTran-ifvg]

You said you are the richest man in NY. Why you still ask for donation from pity poor people who have good heart but abused by you. Be shamed Mr Trump.

[stuem]

During the debate with Hilary Clinton, way back then, she spoke about him not paying taxes and he interjected her with “it’s because I’m smart”. 😂😂😂😂😂

[katherinebeebe]

Why isn't 45 in jail? Any other person committing these crimes would be behind bars.

[famsteer]

Trump probably shouldn’t have said anything after this ruling, These remarks will certainly dig him deeper in this hole.

[LonneLou]

George Orwell said it best we would see conspiracy turn lies as truth, turn happiness for anger and good for bad.

[aceventuraaceventura]

A man that will not give up not one penny to the NY homeless now has to cough up over $350million for fraud that spans more than a decade doing business in NY. Won't give a penny to the poor, now you will become penniless, do you need more proof that karma exist in this world? Hurry up and pay, those late fees and interest alone can quadruple the original judgement amount in no time.

[bukktoof]

Every person in jail is innocent ... just ask them.

[dennisd]

People will now feel safe to do business in NY.

[Bronxbase]

How many contractors did you put out of business? How many small businesses lost everything every time you claimed chapter 11? Karma hunts. You ruined many life's and families

[nycmatch]

I was actually hoping the "If there are no victims there is no crime" argument would prevail. Cause then, I'd be able to use it the next time I get stopped for speeding. Officer... You can't give me a ticket... According to New York vs Trump, the courts have ruled that if there is no victim there is no crime. So, i didn't hit anyone, and i didn't have an accident, therefore there is no victim. No victim, no crime.

[bonniehall]

Money is the most important to Trump! They have hit him where it hurts most!

[temperlore]

😮Isn't Trump calling the Judge corrupt the pot calling the kettle black. LMAO! People are moving out of state because it is too expensive same as in CA. The whole world thinks Trumps a chump.!

[rogermoore]

He keeps calling the judge and the D.A. crooked and corrupt, can't he be sued for that?

[petem.]

James vowed to bring justice to a man who's been a notorious criminal in NYC since she was in grade school. What's the problem supposed to be with that?
The Cook County DA ran on taking down Al Capone. That's how criming and anti-criming works.

[citiboikidd]

When you feel that EVERYONE else is crooked, corrupt and out to get you, then it is very likely that the problem lies with you and not with others.

[jwhite]

How do explain paying $750.00 for taxes, with those millions? You’re not above the law!!!!

[kalijasin]

Of course he is feeling hurt. He's gotten numerous TKOs from the courts and there is absolutely nothing he can do about it. His power to demean, bully, etc.. has been severely diminished.

[Al-oeib]

The BS artist only paid $750 taxes in the last 10 years