Trump's Fraud Case Gets Personal as His Brand, Business, and Legacy Are Under Fire
Former President Trump's civil trial in New York over allegations of fraud at the Trump Organization seems to have hit close to home for Trump and become increasingly personal for him. The case originated in New York, where Trump built his real estate business career and fame and threatens Trump's reputation as a successful businessman, which was central to his political brand. Trump has lash out angrily at the judge and prosecutors on the case. He testified himself and his children Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Ivanka Trump have also testified, which Trump argued should not be necessary. Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer, also testified against him.
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00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.
00:02 Former President Trump's civil trial in New York over allegations of fraud at the
00:06 Trump Organization seems to have hit close to home for Trump and also increasingly personal
00:11 for him.
00:12 The case originated in New York where Trump built his real estate business career and
00:16 fame but also now threatens Trump's reputation as a successful businessman which has central
00:21 to his political brand.
00:23 Trump also has lashed out angrily at the judge and prosecutors on the case.
00:26 He testified himself and his children Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Ivanka Trump have
00:31 also testified which Trump argued should not be necessary.
00:35 Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer, also testified against him.
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