The former president departed New York after leaving court in the middle of the third day's proceedings.
“He showed up in New York voluntarily because he knew how important this fraud trial is not only to his reputation but to the core of his own beliefs about who he is,” the former president’s niece, a psychologist and author,on Tuesday
The blow came a day after Trump, the frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination, attended the first day of trial in New York over his business dealings.Trump left in the middle of the third day of proceedings on Wednesday, telling reporters he would rather be campaigning than “stuck here.”New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking $250 million in penalties and a ban on Trump doing business in the state.
Ahead of trial, the judge overseeing the case ruled that Trump had defrauded financial institutions by exaggerating his wealth to obtain better loan and insurance terms.That resolved the key claim in James’ case. The trial will determine if Trump is liable for the other six claims in the suit, as well as any penalties.
Trump has denied wrongdoing and called the case a “witch hunt.” He told reporters he showed up for three days to show “how corrupt it is.”have speculated that the case is particularly irksome for the ex-president as it hits both his wallet and his image as a businessman.Even If Donald Trump Wanted To Be Speaker, House GOP Rules Say He Can'tBy entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners.
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