Trump's Fraud Trial: Accountant Testimony Continues as Attorney General Stands Firm

The civil fraud trial examining whether former President Donald Trump exaggerated his wealth continued with an accountant testifying for the fourth day. The trial, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleges that Trump and his business manipulated financial statements to overvalue assets such as Trump Tower and Mar-a-Lago. Trump denies any wrongdoing and claims James is trying to damage his 2024 presidential campaign. The witnesses have been accountants who worked on the statements, with James' legal team aiming to show that Trump had control over their preparation. The defense argues that any errors were the fault of the accountant. Judge Arthur Engoron previously ruled that Trump engaged in fraud by inflating asset values, a ruling Trump has appealed.