Trump's Legal Trap: Ex-DOJ Official Warns of High-Stakes Trial Consequences

Former President Donald Trump faces a "Hobson's choice" in his civil fraud trial in New York, where he could either answer questions and risk perjury or plead the Fifth Amendment and face negative implications. Trump's meandering testimony and potential inconsistencies could get him into serious trouble if he takes the stand, while his silence could be interpreted unfavorably under New York state law. Prosecutors may ask Trump about criminal cases against him to establish his credibility as a known liar, and he may strategically choose to plead the Fifth in response.