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Investor Kevin O'Leary criticized the Trump trial for damaging America's reputation and deterring foreign investment. He argued that the trial undermines trust in the U.S. judicial system and harms the integrity of the executive branch, suggesting the allegations do not justify the high-profile attention.
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Kevin O'Leary cautions that Trump's trial damages the reputation of America
"Half the country thinks this trial should've never happened and what I think is that it hurts the American brand."
Investor and entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary voiced his concerns about the impact of the Trump trial on America's reputation. Speaking on Fox Business, O'Leary said that this trial damages not just business prospects in New York City, but the broader perception of America's legitimacy and stability as a destination for foreign investment.
"We are the number one economy on earth for foreign capital because they believe in our appellate court system, they believe in the fairness of our system. They think it's safe to put money long-term here, and we're the largest economy on earth."
He explained how the trial's ramifications extend beyond political affiliations, arguing that it harms the nation as a whole.
"I don't know what this trial is, a porn star war, or whatever it was, I don't know why we would do this to any former president. ANY former president. This hurts the executive, the brand, the White House."
O'Leary also criticized the soft nature of the allegations, suggesting that they do not warrant the high-profile attention and the consequent damage to America's image.
"I understand if it was murder, I get it, but this is not murder. This is 'porn star wars'. What does this have to do with the American brand? Nothing. This was a bad idea and frankly, I don't think it's making any difference to the polls right now."
