{"id":2052479,"date":"2023-10-02T14:12:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T18:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/left-wing-judge-who-devalued-mar-a-lago-estate-smiles-laughs-at-start-of-trump-trial\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T14:13:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T18:13:34","slug":"left-wing-judge-who-devalued-mar-a-lago-estate-smiles-laughs-at-start-of-trump-trial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/left-wing-judge-who-devalued-mar-a-lago-estate-smiles-laughs-at-start-of-trump-trial\/","title":{"rendered":"Left-wing judge smirks, chuckles at beginning of Trump trial after devaluing Mar-a-Lago estate."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fleft-wing-judge-who-devalued-mar-a-lago-estate-smiles-laughs-at-start-of-trump-trial%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2052479&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Activist Judge&#8217;s Stunning Devaluation of Mar-a-Lago \u2062Estate<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The courtroom was abuzz with anticipation as\u200c the\u200b activist judge prepared to deliver a shocking blow to former President Donald Trump&#8217;s prized Florida\u2064 estate, Mar-a-Lago. Spirits were high on Monday as the New York fraud trial commenced.<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>Representing \u200cthe \u2062New York attorney general&#8217;s office, state prosecutors accused the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/more-than-enough-blame-to-go-around\/\" title=\"More Than Enough Blame To Go Around\">real estate mogul<\/a> of artificially inflating his assets to gain financial\u2064 advantages, such as favorable loan terms. New\u200b York Attorney General Letitia James, who campaigned on a\u2064 promise to hold Trump accountable, filed a civil case worth $250 million against him last year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For too long, powerful\u200b and wealthy individuals in this\u2062 country have acted as if they are above the law. Donald Trump is a prime example of this misconduct,&#8221;\u2064 James declared in \u2064a press release \u2062when initiating the lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p>This legal battle adds\u200b to \u200bthe mounting pile of litigation that the former president faces\u200c during his bid for the White House. Democrats are not only pursuing civil fraud charges that could bar him from conducting business in New York but also seeking jail time with a staggering 91 counts across federal and local\u200c indictments. These fraud charges exemplify how Democrats are resorting to \u2064lawfare to dismantle their political opponents.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, Justice Arthur F. Engoron of the New \u200bYork Supreme Court 1st Judicial District in Manhattan, a 74-year-old\u200c judge,\u200b found Trump \u200dliable for inflating his assets in a summary judgment that left \u200beveryone stunned.\u200c In his ruling, Justice\u200d Engoron boldly stated \u2064that the former president&#8217;s finances were &#8220;clearly fraudulent.&#8221; One particular valuation that Engoron\u200b deemed inflated was Mar-a-Lago, Trump&#8217;s opulent palace in Palm Beach. While Trump\u2063 valued the property between $426 million and $612 million, the judge controversially claimed\u2062 it was only worth a mere $18 to\u2064 $28 million.<\/p>\n<p><strong>[READ:[READ:<a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2023\/09\/27\/n-y-judge-cherry-picks-lowball-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-times-maggie-haberman-attacks-president-trump-over-white-house-reporters-having-to-work-early-on-christmas-eve\/\" title=\"NY Times\u2019 Maggie Haberman Attacks President Trump Over White House Reporters Having to Work Early on Christmas Eve\">mar-a-lago<\/a>-appraisal-to-find-trump-guilty-of-inflating-property-values\/&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; rel=&#8221;noreferrer noopener&#8221;>N.Y. Judge\u2063 Cherry-Picks Lowball Mar-a-Lago Appraisal To Find Trump Guilty\u200d Of Inflating Property Values<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The New York Post reported that this breathtaking devaluation left Palm Beach real estate insiders astounded, as they firmly believe the property is worth far more than the \u2063judge&#8217;s estimate.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s utterly delusional\u200d to think that property is only worth $18 million,&#8221; exclaimed\u200b a prominent Palm \u2064Beach real estate broker,\u200c who chose to remain\u200c anonymous. &#8220;If that property were\u200b on the market today, I would list it at around $300 million,\u2063 minimum. He also has the separate golf course minutes away,&#8221; the broker added.<\/p>\n<p>Justice Engoron based his claim on an appraisal from the \u2064Palm Beach \u2064County Assessor. However, \u200dsmaller properties in Palm Beach\u200c have sold for significantly higher prices than \u2063the local assessor&#8217;s evaluation. For instance, Rush Limbaugh&#8217;s former residence, which sits on less than 3 acres, sold for $155 million despite being\u200b appraised at $51 million.\u200c In contrast, Trump&#8217;s Mar-a-Lago \u2063spans 20 acres of \u2062prime real estate.<\/p>\n<p>Upon exiting the courtroom, Trump dismissed\u200d the trial as &#8220;ridiculous&#8221; \u200dand criticized the allegedly biased judge\u2063 and corrupt attorney general who initiated the case.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Tristan Justice is the western correspondent for The Federalist and the author of Social Justice Redux, a conservative newsletter\u2062 on culture, health, and wellness. He has also written for\u200c The Washington Examiner and \u200dThe \u200dDaily Signal. His work has been\u200b featured in Real Clear Politics and Fox News. \u2063Tristan graduated from George Washington University, majoring \u200din political science and minoring in\u200b journalism. \u200bFollow him on Twitter at @JusticeTristan or contact him at Tristan@thefederalist.com. Sign up for Tristan&#8217;s email \u200dnewsletter <a href=\"https:\/\/socialjusticeredux.substack.com\/about\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the judge&#8217;s reliance on a low appraisal of Mar-a-Lago raise concerns about the objectivity of the case?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Of-fraud\/&#8221;>N.Y. Judge Cherry-Picks Lowball Mar-a-Lago Appraisal to Find Trump Guilty of Fraud]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This stunning devaluation of\u2064 Mar-a-Lago has sent shockwaves through the Trump organization and his loyal supporters. The estate, once \u200cconsidered the crown jewel of Trump&#8217;s real estate empire, has been diminished \u200cto a fraction of \u200cits estimated worth. This not only tarnishes the former president&#8217;s image but also has severe financial implications for his business ventures.<\/p>\n<p>The judge&#8217;s decision to rely on a significantly lower appraisal of Mar-a-Lago raises questions about the objectivity\u2062 of the case. Critics argue that Justice Engoron selectively chose an appraisal that suited the narrative of fraud, \u2064disregarding \u2063other valuations that supported Trump&#8217;s claims. This \u2062alleged bias further fuels the perception that this trial\u200d is politically motivated.<\/p>\n<p>While the judge&#8217;s\u2064 ruling is a significant setback \u200bfor Trump, it is important to note that this \u200bis\u2064 just one piece of the \u2064legal puzzle. Trump still has numerous legal battles ahead of him, and it remains to be seen how this decision \u2062will impact the outcome of the overall \u2063fraud case.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless\u2062 of the implications for Trump, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/left-wing-judge-who-devalued-mar-a-lago-estate-smiles-laughs-at-start-of-trump-trial\/\" title=\"Left-wing judge smirks, chuckles at beginning of Trump trial after devaluing Mar-a-Lago estate.\">case\u2063 raises broader questions<\/a> about the role of activist judges in the judicial system.\u2064 Activist judges, driven by personal or political motivations, can wield significant power and influence, often at the expense \u200bof impartiality and fairness. This case serves as a reminder of the potential \u2063dangers of\u2063 judicial activism.<\/p>\n<p>As the trial continues and the\u200c legal drama unfolds, the world \u2064watches with anticipation to see how the \u2062former president will navigate these \u200bchallenges. This is not only a battle\u200d for Trump&#8217;s financial reputation but also a test of the American justice system&#8217;s ability to remain fair and impartial.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of one&#8217;s political beliefs, it\u2063 is crucial that we uphold the principles \u2064of justice \u200cand \u2064ensure that individuals are held accountable for their actions based on \u2062factual evidence and fair legal proceedings. Only through doing \u200dso can we\u2064 maintain the integrity \u200bof our legal \u200bsystem and restore\u200d public trust in the pursuit of justice.<\/p>\n<p>As for Mar-a-Lago, its future\u200c remains\u200b uncertain. Whether it will retain its status as a symbol of opulence and \u2063luxury or suffer the consequences\u200b of the judge&#8217;s devaluation \u2064is yet to be seen. \u2062But one thing is\u200c certain, its significance in the ongoing legal battles of\u200d former\u2062 President Trump\u2064 adds another layer of complexity \u200bto an already contentious political landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before the New York fraud trial, the activist judge, in high spirits, devalued Donald Trump&#8217;s Mar-a-Lago estate. 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