While this may be a relief for Trump, it has sparked outrage among some liberal commentators, particularly on MSNBC.
A video shared on social media platform X by conservative news site The Post Millennial captured the reaction of one of MSNBC's guests to the news. The guest, Tristan Snell, a former New York assistant attorney general, expressed his frustration with the appeals court ruling on Trump's bond, stating, "honestly, this is so infuriating that I don’t even know what to do."
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Snell, who was part of the civil lawsuit against Trump University settled in 2018, is also the author of the book "Taking Down Trump." He has been a favorite among liberals since his involvement in the lawsuit. His book is prominently displayed on the bookcase behind him during his appearance on MSNBC.
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Snell's frustration seemed to stem from his perception of the judicial process. He said, "I don’t even know if I care what the process is that these judges are arriving at. Whatever it is, it’s flawed." His comments raise questions about whether his judgment is based on an impartial examination of the appellate judges' decision or his evident disdain for Trump.
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Snell further elaborated his thoughts, suggesting that the judges "have decided that he gets his own private court of justice." He went on to claim that Trump has his own "private" legal system, in addition to "private planes," "private clubs," and his own "private militia." He concluded his remarks by stating, "This is an absolute travesty. It would not happen for anybody else."
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However, it's worth noting that Trump's case is unique. No other individual has been ordered to pay half a billion dollars for an alleged crime that neither the banks involved nor Trump's business associates have complained about. Furthermore, no other presidential candidate has faced such a barrage of lawsuits in what appears to be a concerted effort to prevent him from winning an election.
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In this context, Snell's comments could be seen as an example of Trump Derangement Syndrome. He asserted that Trump is receiving preferential treatment from the courts based on this one extension granted to him. However, it's important to remember that Trump has been ordered to pay $175 million of a $454 million bond. The New York appellate court did not completely dismiss Trump's legal troubles, contrary to Snell's apparent belief.
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The court's decision to grant Trump an extension on an already unprecedented judgment is indeed unusual. As Snell pointed out, this "would not happen for anyone else." However, it's equally unusual for anyone but Trump to receive such an exorbitant judgment in the first place.