Former President Donald Trump appeared visibly frustrated in a New York City courtroom during his ongoing civil trial. His head shaking, hands thrown in the air, and whispers growing into loud rasps, Trump’s demeanor reflected his frustration with the proceedings.
In this trial, Trump has already been found liable for fraud, but the case is now exploring additional accusations such as falsification of business records and conspiracy. The state is seeking $250 million in damages and severe restrictions on Trump’s businesses. Trump and his co-defendants maintain their innocence.
During the trial, a real estate executive and appraiser testified that he was surprised to find his name in Trump Organization datasets, suggesting he advised the company on valuation methods.
Attorney Lazaro Fields cross-examined the executive, Doug Larson, repeatedly asking if Larson had incorrectly appraised a building that ended up generating more income than predicted. Larson, who had appraised the building for a bank years ago, consistently denied any inaccuracies.
Trump’s defense team argued that valuations and appraisals are subjective opinions, allowing property owners to define their own numbers even against expert advice. As Larson maintained that he had correctly appraised Trump’s building, Trump’s frustration manifested in his rapid head movements and escalating whispers.
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawyer, Kevin Wallace, suggested that Trump’s behavior amounted to witness intimidation and requested the judge to prevent Trump from making remarks. Judge Arthur Engoron complied, instructing everyone to remain quiet while the witness testified.
Lazaro Fields presented Larson with a series of nearly decade-old emails from a Trump Organization executive, seemingly contradicting Larson’s earlier testimony that he had not assisted with valuations in 2013. Before Larson could answer, Trump’s attorney, Christopher Kise, intervened, arguing that Larson should consult with his own attorney. This led to accusations of witness intimidation by Wallace, further escalating tensions in the courtroom.
Kise stated that Larson should be aware of his 5th Amendment rights and claimed that Larson had perjured himself the previous day. Wallace accused the Trump team of performing for the press. The courtroom quickly became a stage for verbal clashes between the attorneys, with Larson’s attorney wanting to consult with him regarding the perjury allegations, but the judge denied the request in the interest of efficiency.
After Larson returned, he acknowledged that he did not recall the emails from a decade ago but admitted that he had indeed discussed valuation methods with the Trump Organization executive. Later, the attorney general’s lawyer presented deposition transcripts and emails that corroborated Larson’s earlier testimony. Kise objected and accused the government of performing for the press. Throughout these exchanges, Trump remained deeply engrossed. Outside the courtroom, he expressed delight with the proceedings, claiming that the government had withheld evidence that proved his innocence and likening the trial to the TV series “Perry Mason.”
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