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Philosophy, Religion & Society / Re: Trump
« on: March 19, 2024, 03:30:32 PM »What revenue?It's almost like they went with an insane fine that they knew not even a billionaire could afford because it's a political hit job.You'd think someone worth....*searches*
https://www.google.no/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/09/08/trump-overstated-net-worth-by-up-to-3point6-billion-per-year-ny-ag-alleges-in-new-filing.html?espv=1
$4.5 billion, per his claim, could cough up the money.
Practically no one has the cash on hand to pay 11% of their net worth to settle a civil suit. Further, it makes very little sense to get upset at someone for overstating their net worth, then fine them more money than you know they can afford (because you were upset at them for overstating their worth!).
It's an obvious attempt to make Trump look bad and it was a huge waste of time. The only thing this case has done to Trump's support is cement his narrative that the "deep state" is out to get him.
Wasn't the fine calculated based on the revenue lost to the bank?
Lost to what bank?