In a New York court, lawyers have presented their arguments in the civil fraud trial involving former President Donald Trump and two of his sons. The Trump Organization is accused of inflating the value of its properties to secure better loans. Trump has criticized New York’s Attorney General, Letitia James, calling her a “political hack” and claiming the case is politically motivated. During the trial’s closing arguments, Trump attempted to speak but was rebuked by the judge for not adhering to agreed-upon restrictions. The judge has to decide on the level of fines, with the state now seeking $370 million instead of the originally proposed $250 million, and is considering a permanent ban on Trump doing business in New York.
- Donald Trump and his two sons are accused of inflating property values to secure better loans.
- Trump asserts that the case is politically motivated and has criticized the New York Attorney General.
- The former president was barred from delivering a closing argument due to a disagreement with the judge.
- During the closing arguments, Trump broke protocol and went on a rant, prompting the judge to call for control.
- A decision on the fraud case has already been made, with the Trump Organization found to have committed fraud.
- The state has increased the requested fines from $250 million to $370 million.
- The judge is also considering a permanent ban on Trump conducting business in New York.
- Trump has been using his court appearances to rally his political base and fundraise.
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