Ex-Trump Aide Says Seizing This Property Would ‘Really Hit Him Where It Hurts’

by | Mar 25, 2024 | Politics

LOADINGERROR LOADINGOmarosa Manigault Newman, a former Donald Trump White House aide, suggested New York Attorney General Letitia James would shatter the ex-president if she went after Trump Tower.MSNBC’s Alex Witt on Sunday asked the onetime “Apprentice” contestant if there’s a property that is particularly dear to Trump, who faces a Monday deadline to put up a $464 million appeals bond for his civil fraud judgment or face the seizure of his assets by James. Advertisement

“I’ll have to say that it’s Trump Tower,” Manigault Newman said. “As you know, it was the centerpiece and the backdrop of ‘The Apprentice’ that was shown to the millions of people who tuned into our show every single week. It’s where we lived for all those months that we were shooting.”“Donald Trump loves Trump Tower,” she added of the Midtown Manhattan skyscraper. “And if AG Tish went after this particular property, it would really hit him where it hurts.”In a frantic fundraising email to supporters last week, Trump begged supporters for help and told them “insane radical Democrat AG” James was planning to seize his New York properties, including “THE ICONIC TRUMP TOWER!”“KEEP YOUR FILTHY HANDS OFF TRUMP TOWER!” the memo read. Manigault Newman also warned that Trump is most volatile when under strain.“It’s so evident that Donald Trump has his back against the wall and I have to tell you, a stressed out Trump is a very dangerous Trump,” she said.Advertisement

“I would be surprised tomorrow if he didn’t try to seize the spotlight with one of his famous antics” to distract from his legal predicament, she added.Manigault Newman departed her Trump administration role as the director of communication for the Office of Public Liason in 2017 and subsequently published a scathing memoir about her experience working for Trump.Trump was ordered last month to pay more than $350 million plus interest in damages for engaging in decades of fraudulent business practices. He must post the nearly half-billion-dollar bond while he appeals the verdict.See her commentary on MSNBC below.[embedded content]Support HuffPostOur 2024 Coverage Needs YouYour Loyalty Means The World To UsAt HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.Advertisement

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[mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nnLOADINGERROR LOADINGOmarosa Manigault Newman, a former Donald Trump White House aide, suggested New York Attorney General Letitia James would shatter the ex-president if she went after Trump Tower.MSNBC’s Alex Witt on Sunday asked the onetime “Apprentice” contestant if there’s a property that is particularly dear to Trump, who faces a Monday deadline to put up a $464 million appeals bond for his civil fraud judgment or face the seizure of his assets by James. Advertisement

“I’ll have to say that it’s Trump Tower,” Manigault Newman said. “As you know, it was the centerpiece and the backdrop of ‘The Apprentice’ that was shown to the millions of people who tuned into our show every single week. It’s where we lived for all those months that we were shooting.”“Donald Trump loves Trump Tower,” she added of the Midtown Manhattan skyscraper. “And if AG Tish went after this particular property, it would really hit him where it hurts.”In a frantic fundraising email to supporters last week, Trump begged supporters for help and told them “insane radical Democrat AG” James was planning to seize his New York properties, including “THE ICONIC TRUMP TOWER!”“KEEP YOUR FILTHY HANDS OFF TRUMP TOWER!” the memo read. Manigault Newman also warned that Trump is most volatile when under strain.“It’s so evident that Donald Trump has his back against the wall and I have to tell you, a stressed out Trump is a very dangerous Trump,” she said.Advertisement

“I would be surprised tomorrow if he didn’t try to seize the spotlight with one of his famous antics” to distract from his legal predicament, she added.Manigault Newman departed her Trump administration role as the director of communication for the Office of Public Liason in 2017 and subsequently published a scathing memoir about her experience working for Trump.Trump was ordered last month to pay more than $350 million plus interest in damages for engaging in decades of fraudulent business practices. He must post the nearly half-billion-dollar bond while he appeals the verdict.See her commentary on MSNBC below.[embedded content]Support HuffPostOur 2024 Coverage Needs YouYour Loyalty Means The World To UsAt HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.Advertisement

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