President Donald Trump early Friday demanded that New York Attorney General Letitia James resign, following an appeals court ruling that struck down a massive financial penalty against him in a civil fraud case.

“Big win today against the totally corrupt and incompetent New York State Attorney General, Leticia [sic] James, and her equally incompetent, hand picked, New York State Judge,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “The 5 to 0 Verdict from the Appellate Division helps greatly to save the status and reputation of the New York Judicial System. Leticia James is a criminal who should be forced to resign!”

Trump’s post came after a New York appeals court ruled on Thursday that the $527 million in civil penalties ordered against him by New York Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron in a case brought by James was “excessive.”

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