President Trump Accuses Judge Arthur Engoron of Sharing Shirtless Photos in Bizarre Story

Former President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy by sharing a story on social media that accuses the judge overseeing his $250 million civil fraud trial of posting inappropriate photos in his high school alumni newsletter. The story, originally from the right-wing website Gateway Pundit, alleges that Judge Arthur Engoron published bare-chested photos of himself in the online newsletter.

Trump shared the article titled “Unhinged Judge Engoron under scrutiny” on his social media platform, despite the lack of any substantial controversy surrounding the publication. The judge, a graduate of Wheatley School in Williston, New York, curated the newsletter for fellow alumni. When approached for comment, Engoron declined and directed inquiries to a spokesperson for the New York court system.

While it is true that Engoron included before-and-after workout photos in the 2020 and 2021 issues of the newsletter, the story provides no evidence that the pictures are of Engoron himself. The newsletters do not explicitly identify the person in the photos, leaving their true meaning open to interpretation.

Engoron, known for his humorous demeanor in court, has not been immune to criticism from Trump, who often refers to him as “unhinged” or worse. It is worth noting that Engoron holds the authority to deliver a verdict in the ongoing case. In response to Trump’s criticism, the judge issued a gag order preventing the former president from making derogatory comments about his court clerk and other staff members. This order was extended to Trump’s defense lawyers after they openly attacked the clerk during proceedings.

The controversy surrounding the judge’s alleged publication of off-color photos in his high school alumni newsletter continues to unfold, with Trump’s amplification of the story fueling further debate. As the trial progresses, it remains to be seen how this development will impact the proceedings and public perception of the case.