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A bombshell. On Wednesday, Sept. 21, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a civil fraud lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, some of his children and other Trump Organization associates, claiming they inflated the value of Trump properties to get bank loans, or deflated them for tax relief. The AG, a democrat, called it the “art of the steal.” NBC News said the 220-page lawsuit alleges more than 200 instances of fraud over 10 years. James’ office seeks approximately $250 million in penalties. “These acts of fraud and misrepresentation were similar in nature, were committed by upper management at the Trump Organization as part of a common endeavor for each annual Statement, and were approved at the highest levels of the Trump Organization — including by Mr. Trump himself,” the lawsuit states. On Twitter, James, said, “There aren’t two sets of laws for people in this nation: former presidents must be held to the same standards as everyday Americans.” Following the lawsuit, several celebrities and notable names reacted publicly on Twitter.
See what celebrities and even one co-defendant are saying about the news…
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“NY AG Letitia James has slapped Donald Trump with civil fraud. Can I get 1000 quick comments with #QueenLetitia to get it trending?” –Billy Baldwin
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“This is all about politics. Weaponizing her office to go after her political opponents!,” tweeted Donald Trump Jr., who is named in the lawsuit. He added, “Letitia James doesn’t care about the law. She’s a Dem activist, who only cares about politics… She’s now desperately trying to fire up her leftwing base with this BS. This is ALL politics, nothing more. Disgraceful!!!”
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“Letitia James lands the first big blow. Fani Willis will put him on the ropes. Merrick Garland will deliver the knockout punch. A great day for the Rule of Law.” –Rob Reiner
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“Trump is going to “I don’t know them.” about his own children, isn’t he? #TishJames” —Kathy Griffin
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“New York Attorney General Letitia James sues Trump for fraud. – if any of us had commuted ANY of these transgressions, we’d have been in prison long ago. He and his family have bern getting away with this and more for ages #AboveTheLaw,” Mia Farrow tweeted. She added, “They have been cheating the American people out of billions for decades. They will now lie. name-call & take the Fifth. But facts reveal crooks- scammers soaked in money they didn’t earn honestly. They are a crime family living lush – far above the law.”
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“Trump’s not on Twitter to see that New York Attorney General Letitia James is trending. But one has to imagine that she is also trending in his head.” –Dan Rather
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