Following the official certification of his election victory, former President Donald Trump addressed the media at Mar-a-Lago, denouncing what he terms "lawfare" targeting him. He highlighted the irony of these legal challenges, suggesting they may have inadvertently boosted his vote count, leading to a record number of Republican votes. Trump emphasized the ongoing nature of these legal battles, criticizing the perceived manipulation of the courts.

The primary focus of the press conference was a $20 billion investment by DAMAC Properties in nationwide data centers. DAMAC's owner, Hussain Sajwani, explained that this investment aims to accelerate the growth of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies.

Trump used this platform to address his ongoing legal issues, criticizing special counsel Jack Smith and New York Judge Juan Merchan. He referred to the Justice Department as the "Injustice Department," claiming its actions, while detrimental, paradoxically garnered him more votes. Trump pointed to the New York case overseen by Judge Merchan, whom he labeled as "crooked," highlighting the constraints of a gag order that limits his ability to discuss crucial aspects of the case. He underscored his status as President-elect and former president.

Earlier, Judge Merchan denied Trump's request to postpone his sentencing in the New York case, scheduled for January 10th, just days before his inauguration. Trump's legal team filed a motion to halt what they termed an "unlawful sentencing," citing a Supreme Court decision on immunity, the New York state constitution, and established legal precedents. Trump spokesperson and incoming White House communications director, Steven Cheung, emphasized the need to end the perceived political weaponization of the justice system. He expressed confidence in unifying the country under Trump's leadership.

In May, Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records in the Manhattan case. The Manhattan District Attorney's office argued that Trump falsified records to hide a $130,000 payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election, a payment intended to suppress allegations of an affair. Trump consistently maintains his innocence.

Special counsel Jack Smith, who investigated Trump's handling of classified documents after his first term, is preparing to release a final report. Two of Trump's former co-defendants in this case filed a motion to block the report's release, alleging improper use of materials and characterizing the report as political "lawfare." A judge subsequently halted Smith's attempt to release the report. Trump, in his remarks, called Smith "deranged" and celebrated the apparent collapse of cases against him since the 2020 election. He reiterated his innocence, portraying the various state and federal cases as politically motivated attempts to obstruct his return to the White House.