it will be an undeniable spectacle: A former president and the leading Republican presidential candidate defending himself against allegations that he dramatically inflated his net worth.
"It’s going to be a stunning moment. This is dramatic enough if he was simply an ex-president facing these charges. But the fact that he is the overwhelming favorite to run the GOP, it makes this a staggering Monday," said presidential historian Douglas Brinkley. Eric Trump has testified that he was relying on accountants to ensure the accuracy of financial statements that authorities say fraudulently exaggerated his father’s wealth and assets to deceive banks and insurers.
"My intent is to attend Donald’s appearance as he was gracious enough to attend my court appearances," he said.Donald Trump Jr. testifies he never worked on the key documents in his father's civil fraud trial 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.