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Donald Trump’s Fraud Trial Begins: A Look at the Controversy
The highly publicized fraud trial involving former President Donald Trump commenced today in New York, with a staggering $250 million at stake. The case, initiated by the state’s attorney general, accuses Trump—who is currently leading the Republican primary race—of significantly inflating his net worth by billions to secure more advantageous loan conditions.
A Notable Appearance in Court
Among those present was Alina Habba, one of Trump’s attorneys, who arrived with what appeared to be an Asus ROG gaming laptop. During the proceedings, its RGB logo shifted colors, drawing attention from onlookers and social media users alike.
Clarification on the Laptop’s Ownership
In an update shared on October 5th at 11:54 a.m. ET, Habba did not provide comments regarding her choice of technology but later tweeted about it three days post-article publication. She clarified that the laptop was actually property of the court and utilized for live transcript feeds; she merely happened to be seated in front of it. “When people think you’re a gamer because there’s a court computer in front of you #fakenews #notagamer,” she posted.
Social Media Buzz Surrounding Courtroom Technology
Ryan Rigney, marketing director for Omega Strikers—a recently launched anime sports game—was among those who noticed Habba’s laptop during the hearing. He tweeted about her bringing “the 2070ti Asus laptop with blue underglow” into court. Various images captured throughout the session showcased both the Asus ROG emblem and its color-changing underglow transitioning from blue to orange.
The device appears to be similar to the ROG Strix G17 G712 model released back in 2021. This powerful machine features a 17-inch display paired with an RTX 2070 Super GPU and is powered by a 2.3 GHz Intel i7 processor along with 16GB DDR4 RAM—all complemented by an RGB keyboard equipped with Asus’ Aura Sync technology. Currently priced around $1,700, it’s designed for high-performance gaming.
Habba has yet to respond regarding specifics about this particular model or whether she engages in gaming frequently—or if Trump has ever witnessed her gameplay sessions.
Statements Made During Proceedings
During today’s legal proceedings, Habba asserted before Judge Arthur Engoron that there was “no intent to defraud” involved in Trump’s financial dealings—a statement made emphatically as “period” concluded her remarks. Meanwhile, Trump faces additional legal challenges after being indicted last August on four criminal charges related to alleged efforts aimed at overturning election results; attempts made thus far to delay or dismiss this fraud case have been unsuccessful.
Background on Alina Habba
Alina Habba earned her law degree only in 2010 and first met Trump nine years later in 2019. Her professional history includes facing allegations of racist conduct stemming from a lawsuit filed by a former employee at her law firm back in 2022; accusations included derogatory remarks directed towards New York Attorney General Letitia James—the very individual spearheading this fraud case against Trump—and purported recordings where she used racial slurs while rapping along during office hours. This lawsuit ultimately reached an out-of-court settlement later that same year.
As this trial unfolds amidst significant media scrutiny and public interest surrounding both Trump’s legal battles and his political aspirations moving forward into election season.