Newly released deposition video of Donald Trump shows his demeanor going from calm to indignant as he faces the New York attorney general's questioning in a civil fraud lawsuit, where he rips the lawsuit as a "disgrace" and "a terrible thing." Trump insists the banks allegedly deceived suffered no harm and accuses the attorney general of spending time investigating him instead of stopping violent crime. He invokes his Fifth Amendment privilege more than 400 times in a previous deposition and claims his financial statements were not meant to be taken seriously, with some numbers being "guesstimates." Trump boasts about the value of his brand and properties, using superlatives to describe them, and suggests he could get staggering amounts if he were to sell them.
In a newly released deposition video, former President Donald Trump claimed he saved the world from a "nuclear holocaust," while also boasting about his finances and presidency, as part of New York Attorney General Letitia James' fraud suit against him and his company. Trump argued that he saved millions of lives by dealing with North Korea and becoming president "because of the brand," while defending the financial statements accused of being inflated. The trial has concluded, and a verdict is expected soon, with the AG seeking a judgment of $370 million for Trump's alleged ill-gotten gains.
In a newly released deposition video, former President Donald Trump claimed he saved the world from a "nuclear holocaust," while also boasting about his finances and presidency, in response to questions in New York Attorney General Letitia James' fraud suit against him and his company. Trump argued that he became president "because of the brand" and defended the financial statements, claiming they were conservative and didn't include brand value, despite accusations of inflating assets to obtain bank loans. The trial has concluded, and the judge is expected to issue a verdict in the coming weeks, with the AG seeking a judgment of $370 million for Trump's alleged ill-gotten gains.
During the trial of E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, jurors watched a video of Trump confusing Carroll for his ex-wife Marla Maples during a deposition. Carroll is suing Trump for defamation and battery after he denied her allegations that he raped her in the mid-1990s. Trump's attorney has said he won't call any witnesses, and Carroll's attorneys have indicated they have nearly completed their case. Trump is not expected to appear during the trial, which may conclude next week.
