Former United States President Donald Trump likes to talk; there’s no real doubt about that. His propensity for long speeches and soliloquies might aid him in his political career as his supporters cling to every word he says, but it appears to have gotten him into a little trouble in the courtroom as he deals with his many legal issues.
In addition to the 91 felony counts that Donald Trump faces in four jurisdictions nationwide, the former president is also facing a $250 million lawsuit from New York Attorney General Letitia James, who alleges the Trump Organization successfully inflated property assets – including his golf courses – to secure favorable bank loans.
During a seven-hour proceeding this week, a lawyer for Trump tried to speed up the process by criticizing the questions from the opposition – but it backfired.
“We’re going to be here until midnight if you keep asking questions that are all over the map,” Trump’s lawyer Chris Kise said to James’ lawyer, Kevin Wallace, according to Business Insider.
“Chris,” Wallace responded, “we’re going to be here until midnight if your client answers every question with an eight-minute speech.”
According to Business Insider, Trump gave long-winded speeches about the beauty of the marble bathrooms at his Miami golf resort as well as how his personal “brand” helped him win the presidency.
The brutal interaction led to all sorts of of reactions on social media.
Thanks, Rhonda.
My favorite part was:
"Chris, we’re going to be here until midnight if your client answers every question with an eight-minute speech."
Because we all know that tRump rambles incessantly, monopolizes all conversations, and can't stop lying.
— Fang Primrose💙🌊🐾🎵🎶🎸🎤🇺🇸🇮🇪☘💔 (@PrimroseFang) August 31, 2023
“Chris, we’re going to be here until midnight if your client answers every question with an eight-minute speech,” his interrogator, James’ deputy Kevin Wallace, said to one of Trump’s lawyers, Christopher Kise.
Trump, though, seemed aware there was a risk in going on and on.— Resist hateful GOP policies (@hateGOP) September 1, 2023
— Badd Company (@BaddCompani) August 31, 2023
Donald Trump sent brutal message during deposition https://t.co/8vuLyaLzeq
TRUMP IS A FOOL AND A TOTAL IDIOT!!!— Cathy Klossner I STAND WITH UKRAINE (@ScorpioPisces9) September 4, 2023
"We're going to be here until midnight if you keep asking questions that are all over the map," Trump's lawyer Chris Kise said […].
"Chris," Wallace responded, "we're going to be here until midnight if your client answers every question with an eight-minute speech."— Yes to books, No to guns 🏳️🌈🌎🌍🛬 (@CUPCAKEWILLIAM6) September 2, 2023
