was found guilty of seventeen counts of CRIMINAL tax fraud and falsifying business records in December of 2022. They were later fined $1.6 million dollars.

This case is not just about fraud against the banks. It is ILLEGAL to gain money through lying and misrepresenting your company's assets on applications for loans and insurance. Period. The state has the ability to do what is called "disgorgement." That means taking the money a criminal gained through "ill-gotten" means.

Trump also complained about the potential fine that Engoron could impose in the case. During court yesterday, the judge remarked that disgorgement -- fining Trump for profits made through fraudulent means -- is a "clearly available remedy" in the case.

"Now they come up with something called 'disgorgement.' I never even heard of the term," Trump said.

Yeah, neither has Sean Hannity, but it's the law.

Never mind. Sean left New York for Florida this month to avoid taxation. He does his show from HOME in Florida. Like a podcaster!

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