Republicans in Congress slammed Judge Arthur Engoron for not delaying former President Donald Trump’s trial Wednesday in wake of former First Lady Melania Trump’s mother’s death.
Both Republicans in the House and Senate heavily criticized Engoron for not delaying the case after the death of Melania’s mother, Amalija Knavs. New York Attorney General Letitia James brought the case forward regarding Trump’s businesses.
“This trial has been a joke from the beginning and not delaying it because of a death in the immediate family only solidifies Judge Engoron’s political agenda,” Republican Montana Sen. Steve Daines said after the ruling.
This trial has been a joke from the beginning and not delaying it because of a death in the immediate family only solidifies Judge Engoron’s political agenda. https://t.co/96jHgvDzUe
— Steve Daines (@SteveDaines) January 10, 2024
“Why wouldn’t Judge Engoron approve this request? @realDonaldTrump’s mother-in-law just passed away,” Republican Texas Rep. Lance Gooden said. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Trump Reacts To Judge Ruling On Property Value, Says Mar-A-Lago Is Worth Around $1.8 Billion)
Why wouldn’t Judge Engoron approve this request? @realDonaldTrump’s mother-in-law just passed away.
He just asked for a short delay. Cruel! https://t.co/93LidHxoMX
— Lance Gooden (@Lancegooden) January 10, 2024
“Can our ‘justice system’ stoop any lower? President Trump’s mother-in-law sadly passed away and leftist Judge Engoron just denied Trump’s request to postpone closing arguments. May First Lady Melania’s mother rest in peace and God, help our country!!,” Republican Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson said.
Can our “justice system” stoop any lower?
President Trump’s mother-in-law sadly passed away and leftist Judge Engoron just denied Trump’s request to postpone closing arguments.
May First Lady Melania’s mother rest in peace and God, help our country!!
— Ronny Jackson (@RonnyJacksonTX) January 10, 2024
“These people are soulless. ‘Trump asked the court to postpone closing arguments due to the passing of his mother-in-law, but was denied,” Republican Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville tweeted. (RELATED: Did Letitia James’ Case Against Trump’s Business Empire Just Completely Fall Apart?)
These people are soulless.
“Trump asked the court to postpone closing arguments due to the passing of his mother-in-law, but was denied”https://t.co/buLUhM20c8 #FoxNews
— Tommy Tuberville (@TTuberville) January 10, 2024
“As a NY lawyer and daughter of a long time serving NYS Supreme Court Justice, judges universally accommodate parties and/or their lawyers for unavoidable personal issues especially the death of a family member. Judge Engoron’s contemptible decision to hold closing arguments immediately following @melaniatrump’s mother passing away is another instance of hostility and bias against President Trump,” Republican New York Rep. Claudia Tenney said.
As a NY lawyer and daughter of a long time serving NYS Supreme Court Justice, judges universally accommodate parties and/or their lawyers for unavoidable personal issues especially the death of a family member.
Judge Engoron’s contemptible decision to hold closing arguments…
— Claudia Tenney (@claudiatenney) January 10, 2024
It is incredibly routine to postpone court proceedings when a party or lawyer is sick or has a death in the family.
Judge Engoron denying President Trump’s request for a brief pause while he grieves with his wife after the death of her mother is a new low.
— Russell Fry (@RussellFrySC) January 10, 2024
President Trump’s mother-in-law passed away and the radical leftist judge in NYC is refusing to delay closing arguments a couple days to accommodate the Trump family.
This is all about HATRED of President Trump and everything he stands for! https://t.co/IjU1hg75ig
— Jim Banks (@Jim_Banks) January 10, 2024
“Kise also requested to postpone closing arguments, citing the death of Trump’s mother-in-law, Amalija Knavs, whom Kise said Trump ‘was very close to.’
Engoron said he was ‘sorry to hear the sad news,’ but denied the request.”
Judge Engoron lacks even a shred of human decency.… https://t.co/ZohJCIalPX
— Riley Moore (@RileyMooreWV) January 10, 2024
President Trump’s attorney asked to postpone closing arguments a couple of days because of the death of First Lady @MELANIATRUMP’s mother so that he can spend time with his wife. Judge Engoron rejected that request.
Despicable.https://t.co/8FAfnFJRuf
— Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) January 10, 2024
This is unbelievably cruel that the judge refuses to delay closing arguments because of the death of Trump’s mother-in-law. Any other court would allow for a delay. https://t.co/SEpbmF4abP
— Lisa McClain (@LisaForCongress) January 10, 2024
The Former First Lady announced Tuesday that her mother had passed away from an undisclosed illness.
“It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Amalija,” she tweeted. “Amalija Knavs was a strong woman who always carried herself with grace, warmth, and dignity. She was entirely devoted to her husband, daughters, grandson, and son-in-law. We will miss her beyond measure and continue to honor and love her legacy.”