In a speech to a crowd of around 20,000 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, October 27, former President Donald Trump pondered whether his late father, Fred Trump, would have made it to Heaven as he imagined his father’s reaction to the ongoing criminal investigations against him. Trump’s remark came as he compared his current legal woes to those of infamous mobster Al Capone, suggesting he is now under more scrutiny than the notorious figure.
“My father is looking down on me right now… he was a tough guy. But he was legit. And I know my mother’s in Heaven. I’m not 100% sure of my father, but it’s close,” Trump joked, drawing laughter from the enthusiastic crowd. He then speculated that his father would be questioning the circumstances of his son’s legal troubles, saying, “He’s looking down at me right now and he’s saying, ‘How the hell did this happen to my son? He’s not a bad person.’”
Trump has faced extensive legal battles, becoming the first former president to be convicted on felony charges earlier this year. He was found guilty on 34 counts related to allegedly paying “hush money” to adult film star Stormy Daniels and is also embroiled in cases tied to election interference, mishandling classified documents, and additional civil suits. While his sentencing has been postponed until after the election, he has been ordered to pay $454 million in damages for fraud in a New York civil case, as well as $5 million to writer E. Jean Carroll in a defamation case. Despite these challenges, Trump maintains his innocence and has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
Fred Trump, who passed away in 1999, was a prominent real estate developer in New York City. Trump's remarks reflected his belief that his legal challenges stem from political motivations, remarking, “They’ve weaponized the Justice Department against their political opponent.” As his legal battles intensify, Trump’s comments offer insight into the toll the investigations may be taking on him personally.
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