Trump's Avoidance of Testifying in Fraud Trial Reveals Strategic Maneuvering
Former President Donald Trump has decided not to testify in his New York civil fraud trial, claiming he has already testified to everything and has nothing more to say. Trump's lawyer advised against testifying due to a gag order imposed by the court, but Forbes editor Dan Alexander suggests that Trump may have avoided testifying to prevent potential perjury charges. Alexander points to past instances where Trump was found to have lied under oath, including a case where he falsely claimed his penthouse had 33,000 square feet. New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking $250 million in damages, accusing Trump of overvaluing his properties to secure favorable loans and insurance deals.