Trump's Personal and Political Battle Unfolds in New York Civil Trial

Former President Donald Trump's decision to attend his civil trial in New York was driven by personal and business reasons, as the accusations of fraud strike at what he values the most: his business and brand. Trump has been publicly seething since the judge's pretrial ruling last week, particularly regarding the valuation of his Mar-a-Lago property. Despite advice from his attorneys, Trump brazenly attacked New York Attorney General Letitia James and the judge overseeing the case, Arthur Engoron. Trump believes that any punishment from the judges will benefit him politically. He described the trial as a "witch hunt" and complained about being kept from the campaign trail, even though he attended voluntarily.