Trump Family Drama Unfolds at Civil Fraud Trial
Testimony at Donald Trump's civil fraud trial revealed that Eric Trump, the former president's son, pressured an appraiser to inflate the value of the family company's Westchester golf course beyond $45 million. The appraiser, David McArdle, testified that Eric Trump repeatedly pushed back on the predicted future value of residential units being developed at the Trump National Golf Club. McArdle stayed firm on the valuation range, fearing that valuing the property higher could put Eric Trump in a vulnerable position. The testimony came during the ongoing civil fraud trial against Donald Trump, Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization.