Turner says Trump's wrongful New York conviction is a 'threat' to all businesses

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-Ohio) claimed on Sunday that former President Trump's New York civil fraud ruling is a “threat” to all businesses. For fraud after the former president and real estate mogul was found liable and ordered to pay millions of dollars.

A judge on Friday awarded President Trump nearly $355 million in a lawsuit over actions by his business empire in which he was found responsible for inflating real estate values ​​to get better terms on financial loans. ordered. Turner blasted the ruling on NBC's “Meet the Press,” saying any successful lawsuit after a planned appeal would threaten all businesses.

“The truth is, I don't trust this court's decision. As a practicing commercial lawyer, I find that the entire premise of this case, which every legal analyst has described as unusual, is in fact unjustified. I think so,” Turner said. “Ultimately we have to see how this case plays out on appeal. But if it succeeds, it poses a threat to just about every company, including those currently operating in New York.” I think it will be.”

Trump's legal team has already announced that they will appeal the decision.

When NBC's Kristen Welker asked Turner whether the suspension would “undermine” Trump's “credibility as a leader,” Turner dismissed the question.

“You know, all these issues were considered the last time the country elected him president. And his record as president is something we really need to look at. “Our country was stronger. Our economy was stronger. And I think making sure our borders are secure is probably the most important issue that Americans will focus on.” he said.

“Eight million people crossing the border under the Biden administration is absolutely an invasion. This is what President Trump was referring to. And the fact that President Biden overturned that by executive order is a complete invasion.” “These issues will be important to voters,” he added.

President Trump spoke publicly on the issue for the first time during a rally in Michigan on Saturday, slamming Judge Arthur Engolan who handed down the fine.

“Our court system is in shambles,” he told supporters at a rally in Waterford Township, Michigan, on Saturday night. “What's going on in our country, they have to fix it. All you see is bitterness and revenge and hatred. Judge Engoron for doing everything right. He fined me $355 million.”