On Monday, former US President Donald Trump testified in a civil fraud trial that could determine his future as a businessman in New York. His four hours at the witness stand were marked by a defence of his wealth, outbursts and personal jabs at the judge and prosecution.Judge Arthur Engoron ruled in September that Trump, a leading Republican presidential contender in 2024 polls, inflated his assets and net worth to secure better loan terms for the Trump Organization. In the current civil case, Engoron will determine damages that Trump and his sons are liable to pay. New York Attorney General Letitia James, who brought the case forward, is seeking $250m in damages and restrictions on the family’s business activities.Trump’s time at the witness stand followed testimonies from his sons and co-defendants in the case, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr, last week. The duo has been leading the Trump Organization since 2017 as executive vice presidents. Although not a defendant, his daughter Ivanka Trump will close the family’s stretch of testimonies when she takes to the stand on Wednesday.
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