Martina Navratilova reacted sarcastically to the SEC’s recent accusations against a corporation headed by President-elect Donald Trump’s Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick. The SEC alleges major violations of securities laws, including attempts to mislead investors. On December 15, the X page ‘Citizens for Ethics’ published a CNBC news story headed, ‘SEC charges Cantor Fitzgerald, led by Trump’s Commerce choice, with breaching securities laws.’
According to the newspaper, the financial services company has agreed to refrain from similar crimes. In the future and will pay a civil penalty of $6.75 million. Lutnick, who was selected by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Commerce Department, also serves as the Trump transition team. Navratilova, a vocal opponent of Trump and Republicans in tennis. She has continued to criticise him even after his victory in the 2024 presidential election.
The former World No. 1 criticised ABC News for agreeing to pay a large fee to settle a defamation case filed by Donald Trump. ABC News faced backlash after one of its anchors, George Stephanopoulos, made an unverified accusation that Donald Trump was “liable for rape.” Trump was judged ‘liable for sexual abuse’, which has a different legal term in New York law. The former President promptly filed a defamation action.
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ABC News settled with Trump for $15 million after initiating a legal defense. Martina Navratilova incorrectly referred to Trump as a ‘rapist’ after a pro-Trump former US Representative stated that the President-elect will protect girls and women during his second term. The Czech-American, who supported Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, was saddened when Trump won the 2024 election.
Trump told Time magazine, “Look, they got them up. I’d like to bring them down. It’s hard to bring things down once they’re up. You know, it’s very hard. So can’t fix inflation? Didn’t he say many times I alone can fix it? Or I will fix it? Lying liar and the lies he lies about.”
