Donald Trump abruptly announced on Sunday that he will not take the stand for a second time in his high-stakes fraud trial in New York, raising questions about his defense strategy and potentially impacting the final verdict. FILE - Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Hialeah, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)(AP)The former president was expected to appear in court on Monday as the hearings neared their conclusion. Plus, Trump repeatedly invoked a "worthless clause" in his financial records, claiming lenders were aware they should conduct their own analysis. ALSO READ| Donald Trump stakes 4-point lead over Joe Biden in 2024 presidential race pollsWith Trump already found guilty of fraud in a pre-trial ruling, the remaining portion of the trial focuses on whether Trump and his family knowingly misrepresented the value of their assets.

Source: Hindustan Times December 11, 2023 06:14 UTC