Judge Urges Trump’s Lawyers to Keep Control During High-Profile Fraud Testimony ⚖️

Donald Trump testified in a $250 million civil fraud trial brought by the New York Attorney General against him, his adult sons, and the Trump Organization. On the witness stand, Trump defended his business but also attacked the judge and case, leading the judge to admonish him for making speeches instead of answering questions directly. New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron urged Trump's attorneys to control the former president saying, “This is not a political rally. This is a courtroom.” The judge told Trump to read his pretrial ruling again before criticizing it, adding, "Or for the first time perhaps." Trump's combative approach in the courtroom mirrors his typical response to investigations and scrutiny, though legal experts say it likely does not help his legal case.