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Lauren Aratani in New York

Speeches and grandstanding: Trump scores few if any legal points in court

Donald Trump in the courtroom during his civil fraud trial at New York state cupreme court on Monday.
Donald Trump in the courtroom during his civil fraud trial at New York state cupreme court on Monday. Photograph: Getty Images

When Donald Trump took the witness stand on Monday morning, he started what might turn out to be his most expensive rally ever.

This was supposed to be his chance to give his side of the case in a $250m fraud trial that threatens to end his business career in New York state. On the stand, Trump mentioned crime in New York City and “election interference” as if he were in front of a crowd.

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