In an intriguing turn of legal affairs, the New York Attorney General Tish James has kick-started proceedings targeting several Donald Trump property assets. Slated for seizure is the Seven Springs estate in Westchester, a location that has been previously reported on by CNN.
The conversation around potential asset seizures isn’t about the locations the state intends to seize but those that could cause the most consternation for the former President. An aspect of these proceedings has been an informal voting system geared towards wagering which assets Nicholas will be most peeved about losing. One such contention in this space is the Mar-a-Lago estate which has historically been bequeathed to the United States government for use as a Winter White House. Despite the property’s history, it is now the residence of Donald Trump.
In these vote-worthy legal standoffs, implicated assets also include the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago, the Albemarle Estate in Charlottesville, Trump Hotel in Vegas, Trump Hollywood in Florida, Le Chateau Des Palmiers in St. Martin, and Trump Residences in Bali. Each of these high-stakes assets adds a layer of complexity to the unfolding scenario.
Interestingly, it has been disclosed that there may be considerations amiss that aren’t predicated solely on spite. Seven Springs as the primary property in the AG’s sight could potentially validate that assessment. Given the property’s relatively low “annoyance” value, its seizure might underscore the idea that the AG is veering away from vindictiveness.
For full participation and engagement, there are quizzes available for legal professionals and interested parties to vote for which of the properties in contention they think Trump would least like to lose. This includes the afore-mentioned Seven Springs vote, as well as the Trump International Hotel & Tower vote, the Vegas Hotel vote, and the Residences Bali vote.
The original report can be found in full on Above the Law.