Former President Trump Returns to Campaign Trail Amid Legal Setback

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ICARO Media Group
Politics
18/02/2024 21h09

In the wake of a major legal setback, former President Donald Trump made a comeback to the campaign trail just a day after a New York judge fined him $355 million following a lengthy fraud trial. Trump spent his Saturday in battleground states, Pennsylvania and Michigan, where he faced a divided crowd at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia. Despite chants and boos from the audience, Trump unveiled his latest merchandise, including gold "Never Surrender" high-top sneakers priced at $399 and "Victory47" fragrances for $99.

Struggling to make himself heard over the disruptive crowd, Trump addressed the audience, urging them to go out and vote. Later, in Michigan, he passionately criticized prosecutors investigating him, facing 91 criminal charges that he denies. Trump's rally in Michigan also saw him making factual errors, mistakenly stating details such as the upcoming Republican primary date and the year he won Michigan.

The former president chose to focus on rallying support among his followers, emphasizing the importance of young people getting out to vote. Despite the legal and financial blow dealt by Judge Arthur Engoron's ruling, resulting in a $355 million penalty and temporary restrictions on Trump and his sons' business activities, Trump's lawyers are planning to appeal the decision, expressing confidence in a reversal by higher courts.

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