"Trump Jr. Defends Family Business in High-Stakes Civil Fraud Trial"
Donald Trump Jr. testified as the first witness for the defense in a $250 million civil trial accusing Trump, his adult sons, and their business associates of fraudulently inflating Trump real estate assets. Trump Jr. spent over two hours presenting a slideshow of glossy photos showcasing Trump properties, praising his father as a visionary and artist in real estate. He spoke fondly of Trump Seven Springs and highlighted the repurposing of former bank vaults at 40 Wall Street. During cross-examination, Trump Jr. faced questions about declining occupancy and concerns about expenses and vacancies at 40 Wall Street, as well as reports of a hotel buying out its licensing deal with the Trumps to remove the Trump name.