Trump's Testimony: Unraveling His Business Empire and Answering for Fraud

Former President Donald Trump is set to testify in a $250 million civil fraud trial brought by New York Attorney General Tish James, accusing him of inflating his net worth through falsified documents. Trump will likely face questions about his involvement with the financial statements and whether he directed the creation of fraudulent documents. He may also invoke his right against self-incrimination, but doing so in a civil trial carries the risk of an adverse inference. Trump's testimony could potentially impact his pending criminal case in New York, which involves similar allegations of fraudulent conduct. He may also implicate his adult sons in the case. Trump has previously criticized the judge overseeing the trial, but his remarks on the witness stand are expected to be limited to the questions asked.