Former US President Trump inflated asset valuations and defrauded banks and insurance companies in order to secure loans and insurance contracts on favorable terms, earning a total of $250 million (approximately 37.5 billion yen) in “illicit profits” Mr. Trump personally took the stand on the morning of the 6th in a civil suit brought by the New York State Attorney General.
His testimony that day looked as if it had been posted on his own social media site, “Truth Social.”
Trump testified that no one understands real estate like he does, and the banks understand the situation. He exclaimed that the judge sitting next to him was “biased,” that the court was a “fraudster,” and that the case against him was “crazy.”
At one point, the state’s attorney asked if he was done speaking, and Trump replied, “I’m done,” which he wasn’t.
Mr. Trump arrives at the New York State District Court and speaks to the media (November 6th)
Photographer: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images North America
The bizarre scene of a former president taking the stand to testify against allegations that there were irregularities in the annual financial statements marked the beginning of a development that symbolizes the 2024 presidential election. In addition to the New York civil suit, Trump also faces multiple criminal charges.
Taking the witness stand, Trump spoke in a high-pitched tone reminiscent of his own political rallies. He was visibly angry and would sometimes yell at his questions. He also angered the judge with long, rambling digressions that seemed plucked from his own social media posts. There was no television coverage, so Americans could not watch the event.
Less than an hour into the trial, Judge Engoron, who will decide the verdict and sentence without a jury, responds to Mr. Trump’s long, rambling answers to yes-or-no questions even when he is stopped. , warned that he would be removed from the witness stand.
“This is not a political rally,” the judge asked defense attorney Christopher Kais to control Trump.
These legal troubles haven’t hurt Trump in voter polls. On the contrary, his campaign is expected to use Tuesday’s testimony and his criminal charges to raise more money from donors. Trump is expected to take the witness stand again at a later date.
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