Congressional Republicans on Wednesday criticized Judge Arthur Engoron for not delaying former President Donald Trump's trial following the death of former first lady Melania Trump's mother.
Republicans in both houses of Congress strongly criticized Engoron for not delaying the case after the death of Melania's mother, Amalia Knabs. New York Attorney General Letitia James filed the lawsuit regarding Trump's business.
“This trial has been a joke from the beginning, and not delaying it because of the death of an immediate family member only solidifies Judge Engoron's political agenda,” Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana said after the verdict. .
This trial has been a joke from the beginning, and not delaying it because of the death of an immediate family member will only solidify Judge Engoron's political agenda. https://t.co/96jHgvDzUe
— Steve Daines (@SteveDaines) January 10, 2024
“Why won't Judge Engoron approve this request? @realDonaldTrump's mother-in-law just passed away,” said Texas Republican Rep. Lance Gooden. (Related: Exclusive: President Trump reacts to judge's ruling on property value, says Mar-a-Lago is worth about $1.8 billion)
Why did Judge Engoron not approve this request? @realDonaldTrumpMy mother-in-law just passed away.
He just asked for a short delay. Cruel! https://t.co/93LidHxoMX
— Lance Gooden (@Lancegooden) January 10, 2024
“Could our 'justice system' get any lower? President Trump's mother-in-law sadly passed away, and leftist Judge Engoron just denied President Trump's request to delay closing arguments. First Lady Melania Trump's May my mother rest in peace and God help our country!!'' said Republican Texas Congressman Lonnie Jackson.
Could our “justice system” deteriorate any further?
President Trump's mother-in-law sadly passed away, and leftist Judge Engoron just rejected President 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 have no soul.” Republican Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville tweeted, “Trump asked the court to postpone closing arguments due to his mother-in-law's death, but was denied.” . (Related: Has Letitia James' lawsuit against Trump's business empire completely collapsed?)
These people are soulless.
“Mr. Trump asked the court to postpone closing arguments because of his mother-in-law's death, but the court refused.”https://t.co/buLUhM20c8 #Fox News
— Tommy Tuberville (@TTuberville) January 10, 2024
“As a New York attorney and the daughter of a longtime New York State Supreme Court justice, judges are constantly dealing with parties and their attorneys about unavoidable personal issues, especially deaths in the family. Closing Arguments Judge Engoron's despicable decision to Immediately after @MelaniaTrump's mother's death is another example of hostility and prejudice against President Trump” said Republican New York Rep. Claudia Tenney.
As a New York attorney and the daughter of a longtime New York State Supreme Court justice, judges are constantly dealing with parties and their attorneys about the inevitable personal issues, especially deaths in the family.
Judge Engoron’s despicable decision to hold closing arguments…
— Claudia Tenney (@claudiatenney) January 10, 2024
It is incredibly common for court proceedings to be postponed when a party or attorney becomes ill or a family member dies.
Judge Engoron's rejection of President Trump's request for a moratorium, as he and his wife grieve over the death of his mother, marks an all-time low.
— Russell Fry (@RussellFrySC) January 10, 2024
President Trump's mother-in-law has died, and a radical leftist judge in New York City is refusing to delay closing arguments by several days out of respect for the Trump family.
This is all about hatred for President Trump and everything he stands for. https://t.co/IjU1hg75ig
— Jim Banks (@Jim_Banks) January 10, 2024
Kise also requested that closing arguments be postponed, citing the death of Trump's mother-in-law, Amalia Knabs, who Kise said was “very close” to Trump.
Engoron said he was “disappointed to hear the sad news” but rejected the request. ”
Judge Engoron lacks even a shred of human decency. … https://t.co/ZohJCIalPX
— Riley Moore (@RileyMooreWV) January 10, 2024
President Trump's lawyer asks closing arguments to be postponed for several days after first lady's death @MelaniaTrump's mother so that he can be with his wife. Judge Engoron denied the request.
It's despicable.https://t.co/8FAfnFJRuf
— Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) January 10, 2024
It is incredibly cruel for the judge to refuse to postpone closing arguments because of the death of President Trump's mother-in-law. Other courts will allow a delay. https://t.co/SEpbmF4abP
— Lisa McClain (@LisaForCongress) January 10, 2024
The former first lady announced Tuesday that her mother died from an undisclosed illness.
“It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother Amalia,” she tweeted. “Amalia Knahus was a strong woman who always conducted herself with grace, warmth and dignity. She was completely devoted to her husband, daughter, grandson and son-in-law. We will miss her immeasurably and will continue to honor and love her legacy.”
