Trump Submits to Seven-Hour Deposition in New York Fraud Lawsuit
Former President Donald Trump voluntarily submitted to a seven-hour deposition in New York City on Thursday, providing testimony under oath for the lawsuit filed by the state’s Attorney General, Letitia James. The deposition is part of the discovery phase of the case that alleges Trump and his family committed fraud by overvaluing their assets. Trump has vehemently denied these allegations. While the contents of the deposition are private, Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba, said that the former president did not refuse to answer any questions during his seven-hour deposition.
Willing and Eager to Testify
According to a statement by Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba, the former president eagerly agreed to testify before the Attorney General and educate her about his company’s success. Trump did not shy away from answering any of the questions posed by James’ legal team during the deposition. The Hill also reported that Trump had previously refused to answer questions during his first deposition in this case last year by invoking his Fifth Amendment right to avoid self-incrimination hundreds of times. However, Habba confirmed that Trump was not only willing but also eager to testify before the Attorney General on Thursday.
No Wrongdoing, No Fraud
Trump and his legal team have repeatedly maintained that there was no wrongdoing in the case, and that James is politically motivated. They claim that the case is “ridiculous” and part of another witch hunt against the former president. Trump lawyer Christopher Kise stated that when the facts of Trump’s success are out in the open, everyone will scoff at the notion that any fraud took place.
Facing Multiple Legal Entanglements
Apart from the New York lawsuit, Trump is facing multiple legal entanglements, including one related to the Jan. 6 insurrection, his alleged handling of classified documents, and another related to his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. While the former president has described these investigations as “Election Interference cases,” the courts have denied attempts to halt these investigations.
“MAGA!”
In a post on his new social media platform, Truth Social, Trump reiterated his belief that the New York lawsuit and other investigations against him are politically motivated. He also expressed his frustration with the justice system, stating that if he had a fair judge, the lawsuit would have never happened. The post ended with the slogan, “MAGA!”
In conclusion, Trump’s submission to the deposition is a testament to his willingness to cooperate with the legal system. His legal team’s repeated claims of no wrongdoing are indicative of their confidence in his success and innocence. Regardless of the outcome of the New York lawsuit and the other investigations, Trump remains a popular and influential figure among his supporters who continue to rally behind the MAGA movement.
