"Insights from Trump's Contentious Testimony in Civil Fraud Trial"

Donald Trump testified in his civil fraud trial, attacking the New York attorney general and the judge overseeing the case. Trump's rhetoric resembled his campaign speeches, and he accused the court of fraud. The judge initially tried to control Trump's speeches but eventually allowed him to rant. Trump was questioned about his financial statements and properties, including Mar-a-Lago and Trump Tower. He acknowledged mistakes in the statements but argued that banks are responsible for due diligence. Trump also praised his properties and claimed they were undervalued. The attorney general's office focused on loans from Deutsche Bank, alleging that Trump defrauded the bank with inflated financial statements. Trump claimed the loans were paid off and attacked the questioning. The trial is a non-jury trial, and the judge will decide the outcome.