Trump's Fraud Trial in NY: Letitia James Stands Firm as Trump Leaves Town

Donald Trump criticized the ongoing $250 million civil fraud case against him by the New York attorney general, Letitia James, calling it a political sham and a "sh..show." Trump and his son, Eric Trump, were absent from the fourth day of the trial, resulting in a less crowded courtroom. The trial, expected to run through December, has seen only two witnesses so far. Trump's lawyers have been cross-examining former Trump accountant Donald Bender, who testified about inaccuracies in asset valuations. The judge expressed frustration with the lengthy questioning and issued a limited gag order after Trump made derogatory remarks about his clerk. James, who has attended every day of the trial, stated that she wouldn't be bullied, and the defendants are not required to attend the trial. The lawsuit alleges that Trump lied on business records for a decade to inflate his worth for personal gain.