Trump's Business Empire at Risk as Civil Fraud Trial Resumes

Former President Donald Trump is set to return to the civil fraud trial in New York City that could have significant implications for his business empire. The trial, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleges that Trump inflated the value of his assets in financial statements to increase his net worth, obtain favorable loans, and satisfy loan conditions. Trump's presence during the trial's initial days transformed it into what James called "The Trump Show," with impromptu press conferences and social media criticism. Witnesses have testified about the Trump Organization's accounting procedures, and evidence of false statements has been presented. Trump's lawyers have reserved their arguments for later in the trial or a future appeal, while Trump continues to attend the trial to expose what he believes is corruption.