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Trump Lashes Out at New York Judge Over Mar-a-Lago Valuation: ‘A Disgrace’

Engoron estimated the Florida property's value to be at around $18 million, Trump claims it is worth '50 to 100 times that amount'

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Former President Donald Trump early Monday morning called for the resignation of Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron, blasting the judge over the valuation of his Mar-a-Lago home.

Engoron will preside over the civil fraud lawsuit Trump is facing in New York. The judge found Trump liable in the case last week, ordering the Trump Organization to be dissolved.

In the case, Engoron estimated Trump's Florida Mar-a-Lago property value to be at around $18 million. Trump claimed on Truth Social it is actually worth "50 to 100 times that amount," and called the judge's estimate fraudulent.

"Engoron is working diligently to misrepresent me, and my net worth, which is substantially MORE than is shown on my fully 'disclaimed' Financial Statements," Trump wrote. "I have not even included my most valuable asset - BRAND!"

The former president also called for the resignation of New York Attorney General Letitia James, who first launched the investigation into Trump's New York business that led to this lawsuit in 2019.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is introduced at the Oakland County Republican Party's Lincoln Day dinner on June 25, 2023 in Novi, Mich.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is introduced at the Oakland County Republican Party's Lincoln Day dinner on June 25, 2023 in Novi, Mich.Scott Olson/Getty Images

Trump accused both James and Engoron of attempting to interfere with the 2024 elections.

"She is fully aware that Mar-a-Lago, and other assets, are worth much more than what she is claiming. Both of these Democrat Operatives are a disgrace to New York, and to the United States of America!" Trump said.

Engoron's ruling could lead to the former president losing control over his signature New York properties like Trump Tower, 40 Wall Street, Trump Park Avenue and the Seven Springs Estate.

Trump is expected to appear in court on Monday for the start of the $250 million trial.

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