The fate of Donald Trump's business empire hangs in the balance as a New York judge, Judge Arthur Engeron, is expected to rule soon on whether the former president should pay $370 million for fraud and whether he can continue doing business in the state. The trial, which has been closely watched, delves into the core of Trump's identity as a business magnate with a vast empire. Judge Engeron has been described as harsh towards Trump, even stating that the former president lives in a 'fantasy world.'
Speculation on the outcome of the case suggests that the ruling could amount to a significant sum, potentially surpassing $100 million. Some evidence supporting this prediction stems from Judge Engeron's track record, as he had previously ruled in favor of the Attorney General and against Trump on one of the counts before the trial started. In that ruling, Engeron explicitly dismissed Trump's defenses, notably using the same phrase to criticize Trump's outlook on reality.
