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This reversal means Trump does not have to pay the hundreds of millions previously ordered, at least for the time being. The ruling is seen by Trump supporters as confirmation that the case was flawed or exaggerated.
Trump's Reaction: A Victory Lap
Trump responded publicly, viewing the decision as a validation of his claims of innocence. While walking with Washington D.C. police yesterday evening, he declared:
“I had a victory today. They stole $550 million from me with a fake case, and it was overturned. This was a fake case. It’s a terrible thing, but it’s a nice victory.”
By framing the ruling as a "victory," Trump attempts to bolster his image of being persecuted by political adversaries and to rally his base around what he perceives as a miscarriage of justice.