The former president of the U.S. returned to a New York courtroom on Monday to testify at the $250 million civil fraud trial.Donald Trump continued to call Attorney General Letitia James racist, saying she's made some terrible statements that surfaced Monday.Trump believes Americans don't like what he is facing in the courts.Trump is expected to be in the courtroom for hours of testimony.
But the appearance may also mark the beginning of what will likely be a defining feature of the 2024 election if Trump becomes his party's nominee: a major candidate, on trial, using the witness stand as a campaign platform as he eyes a return to the White House while facing multiple criminal indictments.
The courtroom at 60 Centre Street has already become a familiar destination for Trump. He has spent hours over the last month voluntarily seated at the defense table, observing the proceedings. Trump once took the stand — unexpectedly and briefly — after he was accused of violating a partial gag order. Trump denied violating the rules, but Judge Arthur Engoron disagreed and fined him anyway.
Trump is also likely to be asked about how he views and values his brand – and the economic impact of his fame and time as president -- and may be asked to explain claims that his financial statements actually undervalued his wealth. I know he's very fired up to be here. And he thinks that this is one of the most incredible injustices that he's ever seen. And it truly is," the younger Trump told reporters Friday, insisting his family was winning even though the judge has already ruled mostly against them.
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