Donald Trump Sues New Jersey Attorney General Over Lawsuit

Trump Calls Lawsuit Unconstitutional

Former President Donald Trump is suing New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, arguing that a lawsuit filed against him by the state is unconstitutional.

The lawsuit, filed in March, alleges that Trump and his company, the Trump Organization, engaged in "persistent fraud" by misleading investors about the value of properties, including the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City.

Trump has denied the allegations and called the lawsuit a "witch hunt." In his lawsuit, Trump argues that the lawsuit violates his First Amendment rights and that the state is trying to silence him because of his political views.

Trump's Lawsuit Accuses Platkin of 'Political Prosecution'

Trump's lawsuit also accuses Platkin of "political prosecution." Trump claims that Platkin is using the lawsuit to advance his own political career and that he is targeting Trump because of his status as a Republican.

Platkin has denied these allegations and said that he is simply doing his job as attorney general.

Lawsuit Could Have Major Implications for Trump

The lawsuit could have major implications for Trump. If the state is successful, Trump could be forced to pay millions of dollars in damages.

The lawsuit could also damage Trump's reputation and make it more difficult for him to run for office in the future.

Lawsuit is Part of Broader Pattern of Legal Challenges Against Trump

The lawsuit is part of a broader pattern of legal challenges against Trump. Trump is also facing a criminal investigation by the Fulton County District Attorney in Georgia over his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Trump is also facing a lawsuit from the New York Attorney General, Letitia James, who is investigating his family's charitable foundation.