This Is Not a Political Rally
Donald Trump was unable to answer the basic questions at the heart of his $250 Million fraud trial, so instead he tried to bully the judge and prosecutors.
Testifying under oath, Trump evaded directly answering questions and lashed out angrily at court proceedings repeating his campaign lies and conspiracy theories. Without offering evidence Trump boasted he was worth "billions more" than the financial statements. From the witness stand, Trump shockingly called the judge biased and the state attorney general a "fraud" and "political hack." A frustrated Judge Engoron asked Trump's attorneys, "can you control your client" and warned Trump "this is not a political rally."
Donald Trump being questioned by Kevin Wallace of the New York attorney general's office, as seen in a court sketch. (Jane Rosenberg/Reuters)
Trump fraud trial testimony: what we learned so far, The Guardian | 11/6/2023
By Victoria Bekiempis
Donald Trump is threatened with being thrown out of court and says he was too busy as president to review financial documents
Video: Judge to 'very combative' Trump: Fraud trial 'not a political rally', MSNBC | 11/6/2023
MSNBC legal analyst Lisa Rubin and The New York Times' Susanne Craig detail the "very angry" morning testimony from former President Donald Trump at his New York fraud trial.