Mark Ruffalo, an American actor perhaps more widely known for portraying Bruce Banner’s superhero, the Hulk, recently lashed out at Trump after Judge Arthur Engoron found Trump liable for fraud.
Judge Rules Trump Committed Fraud for Years While Building Real Estate Empire
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In a civil lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, Judge Arthur Engoron’s ruling concluded that Trump and his company had misled banks, insurers, and other parties by significantly inflating the value of his assets and embellishing his net worth on documents used in making deals and securing loans.
In Response to the Ruling, Ruffalo Lashed Out and Called Trump “A Fraud.”
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Actor Mark Ruffalo lashed out at Trump in response to the verdict, calling Trump “a fraud’ and “a scam artist.”
Ruffalo took to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Trump “Steals From the Public, His Workers…His Associates…and Now His Followers.”
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In his post, he wrote, “Another reminder that this man, in totality, is a fraud,” “He is a scam artist. He steals from the public, his workers who have not been paid, the students of his ‘university,’ his lawyers, his associates and business partners, and now his followers in donations that he pockets,” wrote Ruffalo.
Trump Steals From His Followers in Donations That He Pockets
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Ruffalo wrote that Trump steals from his followers in donations that he pockets, most likely in response to how the former President has used donations to cover his mounting legal costs. According to campaign records, Trump amassed $53 million in contributions from the commencement of 2023 until August.
Did Ruffalo Write the Post to Discourage Supporters of Trump’s Campaign?
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Trump is presently seeking the Republican nomination for a second presidential term. It appears that Ruffalo’s post was aimed at dissuading his campaign supporters.
“If you have any sense at all, you will beware Donald Trump,” Ruffalo wrote. “You mean only to him what he can take you for.”
Engoron Ordered That Some of Trump’s Business Licenses Be Rescinded
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Engoron directed the revocation of certain business licenses held by Trump as a punitive measure, potentially rendering it challenging or even impossible for him to conduct business in New York. He also confirmed his intent to maintain an independent monitor to oversee Trump Organization activities.
Order Would Strip Trump of His Authority to Make Strategic and Financial Decisions
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Unless it is successfully appealed, the order would result in Trump losing his ability to make strategic and financial decisions regarding his critical properties in the state.
Trump Called the Ruling Un-American
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Trump lashed out against the decision, calling it “un-American” and part of an ongoing plot to damage his Presidential campaign.
My Civil Rights Have Been Violated, States Trump
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“My Civil rights have been violated, and some Appellate Court, whether federal or state, must reverse this horrible, un-American decision,” he wrote on his Truth Social site.
Trump declared his organization had “done a magnificent job for New York State” and “done business perfectly” and called the Judge’s decision “A very sad Day for the New York State System of Justice!”
The Ruling Is Part of a Widespread, Radical Attack, Says Trump
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“The widespread, radical attack against me, my family, and my supporters has now devolved to new, un-American depths, at the hands of a DERANGED New York State Judge, doing the bidding of a completely biased and corrupt ‘Prosecutor,’ Letitia James, who ran for office based on a ‘GET TRUMP’ platform, before even knowing anything about me,” he wrote.
We Look Forward to Presenting the Rest of Our Case at Trial, Says Attorney General James
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New York Attorney General Letitia James said, “Today, a judge ruled in our favor and found that Donald Trump and the Trump Organization engaged in years of financial fraud,” James said in a statement. “We look forward to presenting the rest of our case at trial.”
Mark Ruffalo Is No Stranger to Controversies
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Mark Ruffalo is well-acquainted with controversies, particularly in the realm of politics. He actively expresses his political views on social media and seizes every chance to criticize political figures, with a particular focus on Trump.
Ruffalo Opposed Trump in 2020
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In an interview with Sky News in 2020, Ruffalo voiced his opposition to former President Trump, leaving no doubt about his lack of support for the former leader.
“Consider My President Public Enemy Number One.”
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Ruffalo, well-known for his political and environmental activism, said in an interview with Sky News that the world should “consider my president public enemy number one.”
“The Golden Toilet Presidency” Is Over
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Then, in 2021, Ruffalo posted a message on X to his millions of followers saying, “The golden toilet presidency” is over to celebrate the end of Trump’s former Presidency.
Ruffalo Calls Trump an Enemy of America in the Latest Post
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In his most recent social media post, Ruffalo strongly criticized former President Trump, labeling him as an “Enemy of America” in response to a recent opinion audio piece by The New York Times.
Several Other Celebs Took to Social Media in Support of the Outcome of the Case
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Rob Reiner wrote, “IT’S OFFICIAL! Donald Trump found guilty of Fraud! Tell us something we didn’t know.”
“So far we got fraud and rape. Can’t wait for the other 91 felonies,” Said Ellen Barkin
“I always laugh when people said he was a real estate tycoon. No, he was a caricature… Watching him being called to task on this is kind of a little humorous,” stated Sara Haines
“Wait til Melania finds out he’s worth 800 bucks,” mocked Joy Behar on “The View.”
“It’s a Win Across the Board for the Prosecution.”
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Lawyer and Author Sunny Hostin expressed her support of the decision by stating, “It’s a win across the board for the prosecution, which is rare actually — especially in state court. It’s $250 million that now he’s probably going be out because that’s what they’re asking for, and I just hope the Trump supporters don’t give it back to him.”
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