Trump testimony summary When Donald Trump’s time on the witness stand at 60 Centre Street came to a close Monday afternoon, one motif dominated the proceedings. Over and over again, Trump tried to make himself the victim in this civil fraud case against him--railing against state attorney general Letitia James, judge Arthur Engoron, and “democrat lawyers,” as well as “election interference.” All the while, Trump insisted that he was more than wealthy enough for his contested statements of net worth to be accurate. Here are some key moments from the afternoon session of Trump’s meandering, combative, and self-aggrandizing testimony. Trump, who faces criminal charges for alleged election meddling, decried the trial as “election interference” during one of his testy digressions. Trump got onto the topic of election chicanery by saying “this case is a disgrace.” He then said that James was more concerned about sitting in court despite “everybody being killed on the streets of New York.” Then came Trump’s mention of the 2024 race. “We sit here all day–-it’s election interference, because you want to keep me in the courthouse!” Trump very much took issue with any suggestion that his wealth was not as he claimed. According to James’ suit, Trump secured favorable loan and insurance terms by puffing up the value of his assets, including real estate. When Wallace noted that several loan agreements required he maintain a $2.5bn net worth, Trump said: “I could have given them a few assets which were worth more than $2.5 bn.” Trump also wanted to make clear he was liquid. “I’ve had a lot of cash for a long time. The ex-president also feigned ignorance about details of financial transactions. He said, for example, that a loan for his project in Chicago was paid off recently, but couldn’t recall when exactly. Wallace asked him: “Are you aware that the Trump Chicago loan was paid off last week?” Trump said, “I heard it was…I don’t know if it was last week. I know it was recently.” He claimed that son Eric Trump made the call to pay off the loan early. NY attorney general: ‘I will not be bullied’ New York attorney general Letitia James stood by the prosecution’s work after a contentious day with Trump in court. “At the end of the day, the documentary evidence demonstrated the fact he falsely inflated his assets to basically enrich himself and his family,” she said. She said the former president chose to “engage in distractions” while on the stand. “I will not be bullied,” James said. Trump testimony summary When Donald Trump’s time on the witness stand at 60 Centre Street came to a close Monday afternoon, one motif dominated the proceedings. Over and over again, Trump tried to make himself the victim in this civil fraud case against him--railing against state attorney general Letitia James, judge Arthur Engoron, and “democrat lawyers,” as well as “election interference.” All the while, Trump insisted that he was more than wealthy enough for his contested statements of net worth to be accurate. Here are some key moments from the afternoon session of Trump’s meandering, combative, and self-aggrandizing testimony. Trump, who faces criminal charges for alleged election meddling, decried the trial as “election interference” during one of his testy digressions. Trump got onto the topic of election chicanery by saying “this case is a disgrace.” He then said that James was more concerned about sitting in court despite “everybody being killed on the streets of New York.” Then came Trump’s mention of the 2024 race. “We sit here all day–-it’s election interference, because you want to keep me in the courthouse!” Trump very much took issue with any suggestion that his wealth was not as he claimed. According to James’ suit, Trump secured favorable loan and insurance terms by puffing up the value of his assets, including real estate. When Wallace noted that several loan agreements required he maintain a $2.5bn net worth, Trump said: “I could have given them a few assets which were worth more than $2.5 bn.” Trump also wanted to make clear he was liquid. “I’ve had a lot of cash for a long time. The ex-president also feigned ignorance about details of financial transactions. He said, for example, that a loan for his project in Chicago was paid off recently, but couldn’t recall when exactly. Wallace asked him: “Are you aware that the Trump Chicago loan was paid off last week?” Trump said, “I heard it was…I don’t know if it was last week. I know it was recently.” He claimed that son Eric Trump made the call to pay off the loan early. Trump exited the courtroom and defended the valuation of Mar-a-Lago, his Florida golf club. “They had no idea what the numbers were when they said 18m for Mar-a-Lago,” Trump said. “And it’s 50 to 100 times that amount by any estimation.” Trump calls for case to be "immediately dismissed" after leaving courtroom After the trial proceedings concluded, Trump spoke briefly to reporters outside the courtroom. “I think it’s a very sad day for America,” Trump said. “This is a case that should’ve never been brought and it’s a case that should be immediately dismissed.” DOJ: Trump "stands alone in American history for his alleged crimes" on Jan 6 The justice department responds to Trump’s motion to dismiss January 6 election subversion case, writing that Trump “stands alone in American history for his alleged crimes”. Trump has just left the courtroom. Proceedings will resume on Wednesday with Ivanka Trump’s testimony. The state’s case against Trump is nearing its end. Ivanka Trump will take the stand on Wednesday; she is the state’s final witness. (There are no proceedings tomorrow as election day is a court holiday. ) At some point following Ivanka Trump, the defense will start their case. Kise, the Trump lawyer, said they expect their case will wrap by 15 December. Trump testimony ends in civil fraud trial Wallace just concluded his questioning of Trump. The former president’s attorneys are not cross-examining him. Trump calls civil trial "election interference" Donald Trump, who faces election meddling charges in Georgia, called Letitia James’ civil trial “election interference” while invoking the bogeyman of urban crime. ”I think this case is a disgrace.” “Many people are leaving New York because [of] exactly this kind of thinking,” he said. He griped about “everybody being killed on the streets of New York” while James was “sitting here” in court. “We sit here all day–-it’s election interference, because you want to keep me in the courthouse!” Trump then said “I want a jury.” “She sued me under a statute that doesn’t allow it’s a jury,” he continued, saying shortly thereafter, “It’s an unfair witch hunt.” Regarding Trump’s complaint about a jury, Axios notes that James did request a bench trial, but his team never requested a jury trial. If Trump’s team wanted a jury trial, Engoron would have been required to weigh their request. During Trump’s testimony this afternoon, there have been times when he appeared as concerned about defending his ego as he did fighting James’ fraud lawsuit. Indeed, Wallace was asking Trump about his net worth; the ex-president chaffed at the suggestion that he wasn’t as rich as professed. Trump didn’t just maintain a net worth of $2.5bn, as required by several loan agreements, he insisted. “I could have given them a few assets which were worth more than $2.5 bn.” Asked about requirements that Trump maintain a certain amount of liquid assets, Trump said it was “not because of me--because of other people, they always wanted to make sure the cash was substantial.” “I’ve had a lot of cash for a long time.” And, in another element of his defense, Trump said the loan was “paid off in full, with no problem, and the bank was thrilled. They got all their money back. There was no victim.” “It was a very successful loan, as opposed to other people who don’t do successful loans,” he continued. Asked about one of the loans at issue, Trump said “the loan is long since gone.” “Long since gone?” Wallace said. “When did you pay off this loan?” Trump said it was paid off recently. His memory seems to have blurred. “Are you aware that the Trump Chicago loan was paid off last week?” Wallace said. “I heard it was,” Trump said. “I don’t know if it was last week. I know it was recently.” Trump also said that son Eric Trump made the decision to pay the loan off early. “There was no victim…they made a lot of money,” Trump said a moment later. Another digression ensued. “Everyone is trying to figure out why are you doing this,” Trump said, insisting he had the best lawyers “in the world. “ “Nobody understands it,” Trump said. “I understand it--it’s called politics.”