Trump on Trial and now Colorado against Disgraced Donald

In the last 24 hours, the following has happened in the court trials of Donald Trump: New York civil fraud trial: The trial resumed on Tuesday, October 31, with the testimony of a banker who said that Trump declined to share his financial statements when he was trying to buy the Buffalo Bills football team. Colorado 14th Amendment hearing: The hearing on whether Trump can be disqualified from the 2024 presidential race under the 14th Amendment began on Monday, October 30. The hearing is expected to last all week. Trump's lawyers in New York are trying to argue that the civil fraud case is politically motivated and that the state attorney general, Letitia James, is abusing her power. They have also argued that the financial statements in question are not accurate and that they were prepared for entertainment purposes, not for business purposes. James's lawyers have argued that the Trump Organization engaged in a decade-long scheme to inflate Trump's net worth in order to get more favorable loan terms and other benefits. They have presented evidence that Trump's sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, and other Trump Organization executives were involved in the scheme. The hearing in Colorado is focused on the interpretation of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which states that no one who has "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" against the United States shall hold any office under the government. Trump's lawyers argue that the amendment does not apply to him because he did not incite the January 6th attack on the Capitol. They also argue that the amendment is unconstitutional because it violates the separation of powers. The outcome of the hearing in Colorado could have a significant impact on Trump's political future. If the judge rules that he cannot be disqualified from the 2024 presidential race, it would clear a major hurdle for him. However, if the judge rules against him, it could effectively end his political career. It is important to note that both of these cases are still in the early stages. It is possible that they could drag on for months or even years. It is also possible that they could be appealed to the Supreme Court.