In a stunning display of contradiction and self-interest, former President Donald Trump openly made false statements outside the courtroom of his fraud trial. Trump claimed that his trial was preventing him from campaigning for the 2024 election, lamenting, “I have to be here instead of Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, lots of other great places.” However, the truth is that Trump is voluntarily attending his trial, and the only person keeping him off the campaign trail is himself.

To make matters worse, Trump then revealed his true priorities by announcing that he would skip court the following day to participate in a “very big professional golf tournament at Doral.” This admission shows the former president’s lack of commitment to his defense and his willingness to prioritize his dumb golf obsession. It becomes evident that Trump’s claim of being forced to attend the trial is nothing more than a feeble attempt to garner sympathy and deflect attention from his obvious guilt.

The trial, initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James, accuses Trump of overvaluing his assets to secure better deals on loans and insurance rates. Judge Arthur Engoron, who previously issued a gag order against Trump for his social media attacks on a clerk, ruled last month that Trump had committed fraud. The trial is currently centered on accusations of falsifying business documents. While Donald Trump’s presence is not mandatory, it is generally advisable for a defendant to attend in order to assist with their defense, particularly during the direct and cross-examination of opposing witnesses.

This latest episode in Trump’s legal saga highlights his desperation to avoid the consequences of his actions. By making false statements and prioritizing his golf tournament over the trial, Trump is attempting to manipulate the narrative and evade accountability. However, his actions only serve to further undermine his credibility and reinforce the allegations against him.