SARASOTA (July 4): Former US president Donald Trump on Saturday condemned New York prosecutors for bringing charges against his namesake company and long-time financial adviser, using a campaign-style rally to air a host of grievances. It's a terrible, terrible thing," Trump told thousands of supporters gathered outdoors in Sarasota, Florida. The outcome of the investigations and other lawsuits facing Trump could impact whether he decides to run again for president in 2024. "They've mobilised every power of government to come after me, my family, my wonderful employees, and my company solely because of politics," Trump told the crowd. "We are looking at the election, more than looking at it," said Trump of 2024, prompting cheers from the Sarasota crowd.

Source: The Edge Markets July 04, 2021 02:45 UTC