Made this point just now to @SarahLongwell25 while recording our @BulwarkOnline pod: If I were the NYAG’s office, I’m not sure I wouldn’t be pleased with the Appellate Division’s order cutting back Trump’s bond to $175 million. The reason is that if Trump can actually bond that much of the judgment, then the State of New York is guaranteed the ability to collect at least that much if it wins the appeal—without having to send lawyers around the country chasing Trump’s assets down, which would be a time-consuming, costly, and difficult process.
@gtconway3d @SarahLongwell25 @BulwarkOnline George...I understand the math, but this isn't a business transaction for the State of New York, it's a quest for justice for all of us. I believe that each court, by continuing to cut him slack on every front, is undermining that in perception and reality. Hold him to account.
@DonLinn @gtconway3d @SarahLongwell25 @BulwarkOnline But the bond, for whatever amount, was never a vehicle for holding him to account. To be clear, the judgment stands, pending any alteration in appeal. x.com/harrylitman/st…
@DonLinn @gtconway3d @SarahLongwell25 @BulwarkOnline But the bond, for whatever amount, was never a vehicle for holding him to account. To be clear, the judgment stands, pending any alteration in appeal. x.com/harrylitman/st…
@DonLinn @gtconway3d @SarahLongwell25 @BulwarkOnline How is this “justice for all of us”……what is the injustice “we” suffered?
@DonLinn @gtconway3d @SarahLongwell25 @BulwarkOnline Agreed. And it's signaling to other junior Hitler-Madoff types that they can do this too and get favorable treatment
@DonLinn @gtconway3d @SarahLongwell25 @BulwarkOnline George knows it’s a bogus case and the original amount was mere pie in the sky. Permit him to grasp at straws.
@DonLinn @gtconway3d @SarahLongwell25 @BulwarkOnline This ⬆️ 💯. That's what I've been saying. The damage that's been done to Americans' view of the rule of law has been greatly diminished. My biggest disappointment isn't with the delay, but with the ridiculous reduction of bond.