Trump Refuses to Testify in New York Fraud Trial, Citing Lack of Further Statements

Former President Donald Trump announced on social media that he will not be testifying in his civil fraud trial in New York on Monday. Trump's attorneys have appealed the gag order imposed by Judge Arthur Engoron, which remains in place. The trial will resume on Tuesday, with closing arguments scheduled for January 11. New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking $250 million in damages and to bar Trump from conducting business in the state, accusing him of fraudulently inflating property values.