Letitia James refuses to drop $464 million judgment against Trump

In New York, Attorney General Letitia James announced that she would not be dropping the civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump, which amounts to $464 million plus interest. This judgment was issued earlier in the year by Judge Arthur Engoron after ruling that Trump and his organization inflated his net worth to gain better tax and insurance benefits. Trump's legal team submitted a request for James to vacate the judgment, claiming it would interfere with Trump's presidential duties following his electoral success. However, James' response emphasized that there was no legal basis for such a request and stated that the trial had concluded, and the defendants had already appealed the decision. Moreover, James underscored that the decision would not impede Trump's ability to fulfill his official responsibilities while waiting for the appellate court's ruling. This issue has drawn varied reactions, with Trump's spokesperson labeling the ongoing case as a baseless witch hunt and urging a call for national unity, in contrast to the Office of the Attorney General's firm stance to uphold the judgment as legally final and non-negotiable. As the legal proceedings continue, they contribute to the ongoing discourse surrounding Trump's tenure and legal challenges, raising questions about the intersection of governance and individual legal responsibilities.