Donald Trump repeatedly pleads the fifth in fraud deposition video

The New York State Attorney General's office has released video of the former US president repeatedly invoking the constitutional right against self-incrimination in an August 2022 deposition.
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'Anyone in my position not taking the fifth amendment would be a fool, an absolute fool,' Trump said. New York state attorney general, Letitia James, has said her investigation has uncovered significant evidence that the Trump Organisation, which manages hotels, golf courses and other real estate, gave banks and tax authorities misleading financial information to obtain benefits.
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[@AndreasTunney]

This is the guy who said if you plead the fifth it admits guilt

[@Ritzer168]

Hehe ain't that irony

[@Tikimohn]

That only applies to common folk, not him. Remember he's the greatest and best at everything and he's above us peons.....

[@MasterChicken.]

then he finds out that money does not equal power there are individuals you would rather not upset

[@pepelepew1227]

dont be rude, he used to be your master. all yall

[@elizabethstanley7137]

This is the guy who has no choice but to plead the fifth as the left and the establishment needs to stop him from making America great again, again.....by any means necessary.

[@lomin8]

"Only mob bosses take the 5th" Donald J Trump. 2018

[@woozy7405]

Trump during blm riots: "Anyone who vandalizes or damages any federal building in any of our cities or states will be prosecuted under our states and monuments act, 10 YEARS IN PRISON MINIMUM!" Trump after 1/6 riot: "PATRIOTS! We love you and you're very special! If you elect me again I'm gonna pardon you!"

[@Mutrunalle]

So donald trump is a mob boss according to him 😂

[@Unpluggedx89]

“If you’re innocent why take the fifth amendment?” -Donald Trump

[@elizabethstanley7137]

That was before our politicized government politicized judges and politicized media have set out to destroy him his family and associates.

[@firsttimediesels6289]

Because it was false charges. All that needs to happen is one wrong move and he could be locked up for doing nothing.

[@joncampbelloverhere]

@@firsttimediesels6289 you…don’t see the irony?

[@Starman062]

@@joncampbelloverhere no. He’s too manipulated to see it

[@lukei.1227]

Trump is allowed to learn and understand why he was previously wrong.

[@raglandernz3850]

Saul could not have said it better.

[@therock8288]

Biggest coward ever

[@Iwinnuu]

Whatd Saul say?

[@raglandernz3850]

@@Iwinnuu Don't ever cooperate with investigators. Keep your mouth shut.

[@WHR0306]

Remember when he said that anyone who uses the 5th is guilty?

[@EmilyXiong1999]

Or how he wants to terminate the US Constitution?

[@strengthwithaesthetics482]

Maybe watch the full video and you’ll understand the context of why he utilized his constitutional right. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@karlrichardson7548]

YO!!! I had forgotten that. Thanks for the reminder. Makes it all that much more hilarious.

[@moemoe-jb2fw]

@@strengthwithaesthetics482yes because he’s a criminal

[@EmilyXiong1999]

@@strengthwithaesthetics482 Always brutally absolute about everything until they need exceptions for themselves. In a very short amount of time they can go from "Blue lives matter" to "F the blue" or "stop the count" to "start the count". It leads to situations like mentioned here.

[@tidusfantasy]

he was the one who said to hilary that anyone who invokes the 5th had a lot to hide... LOL

[@E-A-Z-Y]

Everything he says, he seems to have also said the opposite at some point, and if he hasn’t he will.

[@bubity100]

Don't forget he is still the leader of millions of fools that are worst than him.

[@I_need_an_oil_change]

What a national embarrassment to America

[@nzs316]

And this is from the same guy who said that people who plead the fifth are guilty of something. “People in his position..,” you mean of overwhelming guilt!

[@Saul_Ferguson]

Imagine him in the position, like on all 4's with one of those ball and socket leather strap things in his mouth. Way better position imo.

[@inipara13]

PROOF PLEASE!!!!!

[@jasonfrank2114]

In court, feelings aren't a contributing factor to evidence, no matter how much you lie to yourself. Anyone with sense embraces the constitution and welcomes the protections it provides US as it was design to do so. Same goes for the American TAX CODE. Maybe go March around the neighborhood, tell the neighbors how you feel ✌️

[@madforfun401]

That’s right he did say that. Amazing he is now using that phrase 400X incredible

[@gopackgo4036]

@@jasonfrank2114 “If you are innocent why take the fifth amendment?” Trump

[@brianwoo7630]

Who said that only criminals invoke the fifth?

[@emmanuelzanders1746]

Sleeping with a girl ain’t a crime. It’s none of our business.

[@goncas1300]

This is what Americans get for allowing corruption at the highest level, how is this man not in jail

[@long9x97]

Hillary Clinton in jail first please

[@Land-of-reason]

Perhaps you would explain why the Biden Crime family and Hillary Clinton are not in jail.

[@elizabethstanley7137]

@@Land-of-reason Great question!

[@tungvudang9414]

@@Land-of-reason so your answer is whataboutism? you realize that every single person in the US political bubble should be jailed right? and they all would be jailed already if the US was another country. because no where else beside the US allows legal corruption (lobbying). if thats your best defense for trump then the rot has truly melted america's brain

[@MultiKarukaru]

People don’t understand he was businessman.and now it’s big drama he didn’t pay enough tax? It’s time do move on😀

[@j.stonehouse5004]

Whoa! He *CAN* read!

[@MartinKillips]

What do his supporters THINK when they hear him take the Fifth? Oh, of course, I forgot - they DON'T THINK!

[@Kimmy234L]

If only he kept silent throughout his presidency

[@johnwheeler4034]

No real self respect or for anything!

[@R8V10]

"'these BIGLY documents won't flush" - Donald j tRump

[@BirdOnMoney]

sounds like he needs grippy socks

[@John-ym9ic]

makes no sense

[@jangarrack]

I was too fascinated looking at the top of his head trying to understand the way his hair is arranged to catch a word of that.

[@trumpsbrain-worm5196]

Almost as if a swarm of bees had taken over the top of his head , and then they all just went to sleep.

[@wooyto]

Why is he not in jail yet?

[@javantemckinney]

Because he's a white collar by criminal who knows how to play the legal system, and has high quality lawyers.

[@pogcow4178]

​@@javantemckinneyAnd because he's innocent lol

[@Clout4k]

@@pogcow4178L

[@mouzz]

funny seeing mr trump without a donation button attached

[@itstopperboy497]

Lock him up, lock him up !😆

[@pogcow4178]

Liberals like you be like: 2016: we got him now! 2017: we got him now! 2018: we got him now! 2019: we got him now! 2020: we got him now! 2021: we got him now! 2022: we got him now! 2023: we got him now!

[@Palmdasc]

Did anyone expect him to take responsibility for his wrong doings? The guy who embodied the definition of narcissism?;

[@valveman12]

*Trump: "If you're innocent, why plead the 5th?"* Nothing like following your own advice... Hey Trump!

[@lordmohg]

Because we do not have to prove our innocence. They must prove we are guilty.

[@valveman12]

@@lordmohg Yes, I agree, innocent until proven guilty. However, according to Orange Trump back in 2016, said those who are not guilty would not plead the 5th. Yet there Trump is, pleading the 5th hundreds of times.

[@michaelrch]

He knows he is caught. He is actually sticking to his script for once. He must be worried.

[@j7ech402]

Hey it worked for Nicola Sturgeon

[@Shmingleshmangle]

@@j7ech402 oh look, a crying unionist in the wild.

[@Rikki-Tikki-Tavi]

"I am not a crook..."

[@_rafaelsantana_]

Politicians thinks they're above the law...

[@public.public]

His hair thinks it's above the law of gravity.

[@some1ne117]

What?!? He never believed the things he’s preached!?!

[@avidlistener1150]

They still haven't found anything.

[@public.public]

Remind me now... what was it that boy in a man's body said about others pleading the fifth?

[@Balaganbetty]

I respectfully incriminate myself in this civil case where taking the 5th can be viewed as incriminating

[@strengthwithaesthetics482]

Not incriminating. That’s what lawyers are for bud!

[@stephentresca3536]

From 1 to 5. 5 being the worst. How would you rate yourself as President? trump: the 5th.

[@LRM5195]

Dude is just like “I’m tired of my life” 😅

[@Syrnian]

But Don Don "If you're innocent, why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?"

[@chrismclaughlin5184]

What a crook !

[@BBQBeerKars]

Oh he hasn’t done anything wrong and you know it! He’s as innocent as they come. He’s also white, blue eyed and has blonde hair, with an orange skin, which is far better than white. So, as an alien he cannot be held accountable for the wills and wishes of humans.

[@mariokartpro7406]

can't argue with that

[@thesamuraix881]

Someone tell him he's fired

[@davenc8527]

FDT

[@chrismclaughlin5184]

lol, the way he reads, is at a 5th grade level

[@iwuvu5940]

Trump really just keeps winning and winning

[@jeffsterling2809]

😂

[@fernando717]

“Only guilty people plead the 5th.” Donald J Trump.

[@eh1702]

Oh, he’s taking the fifth to protect his *country*! Thatchanges everything, onvs.

[@NinjaVestos]

What a hypocrite! He bashed people pleading the fifth for 5 years and then did it himself 😂😂

[@jjjjjjjjjjj12345]

Haven't seen him on youtube for a while.

[@trumpsbrain-worm5196]

He can't even properly read the words that are literally written on a piece of paper that is RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIS FACE

[@theodorejay1046]

He's guilty then 🙄 We all know he's been a fool for decades.

[@jamesharper1867]

Simply Deplorable...

[@spraymie]

The orange is going in the blender

[@brucecarlyon1152]

Trump is happy to explain a difference if opinion about the weather, but declined over 400 times to give any context to being innocent of serious federal charges?

[@M3PH11]

taking the fifth means he is guilty and is trying to make things hard for the proseecutors.

[@LRM5195]

Beautifully, that’s how it’s arranged.

[@vikingboysrace8565]

No you should always be quiet and not say anything to the cops. Only dumb people will speak

[@LRM5195]

@@vikingboysrace8565 Exactly

[@titteryenot4524]

‘Pleads the fifth’ aka ‘guilty as charged, m’Lord.’

[@enigmabletchley6936]

It's a shame. He really should be in a nursing home getting the care he needs at the end of his life.

[@mrwolf750]

Perhaps he and sleepy Joe could share a room.

[@enigmabletchley6936]

@@mrwolf750 Lol.

[@MournfulWhispers]

he should be in prison

[@mrwolf750]

@@MournfulWhispers For what?

[@MournfulWhispers]

@@mrwolf750 he was hanging out with epstein

[@dendennis9060]

Pay your back Taxes FIRST 👤

[@XerxesGammon200]

Is his face tanned?

[@public.public]

dyed.

[@skatemetal5062]

Guilty

[@clovisdacruz6078]

Now he decides to shut up.

[@ssj4gogeta130]

It’s like Transformers “They put a plate of donuts to test you’re guilt if you don’t touch it you’re guilty!” Except the exact opposite it may make you guilty for eating it then blame someone else when he clear as day ate it!

[@ClimateCurrents]

Man actually stuck to the script💀😂

[@wilmanuts9954]

My guys been watching law by Mike

[@carlosifer]

Better call Saul 😂 Crooked Trump

[@coyotelong4349]

He knows he’s guilty and hoping that he can be Teflon Don once more

[@jo18533]

What is he being accused of exactly

[@davidhoyles8595]

he's learning

[@jrowdygi1837]

Unlike Joe who would never have to plead the 5th because, well it's pretty obvious why.

[@jameskent9759]

Bwahaha. Right wingers whataboutisms never rail to amuse.

[@valiant971]

He is so bald.

[@public.public]

He should sue his hairdresser. He'd win.

[@bernadettesison5979]

One year later

[@joelpetersen2480]

Lock him up

[@KevinSvensonCrypto]

Pleading the 5th is the right of any American.

[@frankflowers]

Yes everybody understands that, that's why he's not being arrested for it. The reason everybody is going on about this is because it makes him look totally guilty. Hopefully I shouldn't have to explain why that is.

[@shamsuaddinrachedi792]

Yup, just like pleading no contest

[@blackwatertv7018]

Literally, nobody is denying it. It’s just extremely suspicious that he’s doing it over 500 times.

[@davemarinas3259]

BUT I thought only criminals plead the fifth

[@JGS123WRPTP]

Kids can read more fluently.

[@Wizardof]

That's not Trump that's BORIS JOHNSON mate.

[@chrispaulo4517]

Will never happen 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸he's to SMART

[@jamesgidman3263]

Hypocrite. He corroded and ridiculed anyone who plead the fifth a few years back. Absolute hypocrite.

[@mrwolf750]

Fair enough.

[@ratnadeepsaha7675]

Trump is making himself a joke which je already is.

[@lukey19920]

This case was thrown out because as usual they had nothing

[@public.public]

Except they did and they are holding it in reserve.

[@lukey19920]

@@public.public if they had something they would have done something, it’s laughable really just when they think they have him the case is thrown out due to lack of evidence

[@madahad9]

Remember that Trump is the most transparent president who ever held the office. 😆😆😆😆

[@dubster82]

Yeah, cause you can see right through him.

[@harrisjamie7864]

You are all slagging him off but he was the best president your country has ever witnessed

[@nathan6116]

There are so many amendments in the constitution of the untied states. But I can only choose one…. I, I said I, plead the fif One two three four fiffff

[@poplife123]

Only the best people 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DCI-Frank-Burnside]

Was he trying to summon the demon Saiimasser?

[@johnh.6013]

Trump's face is pink around the eyes and brown elsewhere.

[@jasperherr8694]

Ok, now will you investigate Rishi Sunak's wife's Russia connections.

[@ibrahimhassan1662]

No but I plead the fizzzy

[@noahw.9379]

Republican Attorney Generals you must politically go after elected democrats. Its the new standard

[@AuroraOctaneJ611]

Who even cares

[@aussiegrandpa]

The 5th amendment was designed to protect the inncocent from making forced or tortured confessions or statements.

[@OmgKornLoveNm1]

Smart guy

[@mariokartpro7406]

in 20 years from now my children are goanna ask me about this man when the 20th anniversary comes up on jan6 and then there goanna search him up and see a photo of him and think why people would elect him as president

[@ivanmendes6121]

Y’all would fail the law lol see rittenhouse judge

[@nramorrisg8415]

This is old 5 mos old.

[@vikingboysrace8565]

Are people really angry at Trump for remaining silent infornt of police? That's the most smartest thing a man can do

[@gja822]

funny to see it after half a year

[@inipara13]

YESSSSS!!!!!

[@Bigfishfun333]

This is what sheer cowardice looks like. "Only guilty people plead the 5th" - Trump, many times.

[@madforfun401]

Wow. Trump is caught in his own lies of course he’s going to plead the 5th 😂

[@chrispaulo4517]

President TRUMP is the best President THEIR EVER was🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ajbudda1038]

He increased the US debt by 30% , that's more than the last 5 presidents combined. Even Fox News reported it 🤣🤣🤣

[@hulkafish]

Well done Mr Trump

[@jrjr7554]

Its his right ✅️ 😌 Dave Chapelle would be proud 👏 🥲

[@nickmedley4749]

This whole trial/case is a sham.

[@ramthian]

❤❤❤

[@MobileDecay]

😂

[@wizzzer1337]

Epstein vibes