Donald Trump Jr. lauds dad’s real estate exploits as ex-president’s civil fraud trial begins defense
Associated PressNEW YORK — Donald Trump Jr. returned to court Monday as something of a character witness for his father’s real estate empire, waxing exuberantly about the former president’s “incredible vision” and portfolio of “great, iconic projects” at the New York civil fraud trial now threatening his company’s future. Trump Jr. first testified two weeks ago, called in by New York State Attorney General Letitia James’ office, which is suing the Trump family business. Donald Trump, Jr. sits in the courtroom before the continuation of his civil business fraud trial at New York Supreme Court, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in New York. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print At times, his testimony Monday had the feel of a real estate pitch or an episode of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” State lawyer Colleen Faherty tried to forestall the superlative-laced spiel, arguing Trump Jr.'s amped testimony was “unfocused to anything relevant” to the case.