Ivanka Trump testified under oath in the fraud trial in New York on Wednesday. Like her brothers, the 42-year-old distanced herself from the financial dealings of the “Trump Organization” and denied all allegations. Her appearance there resembled a luxurious catwalk.
With a €3,200 Chanel bag firmly in hand, warmed by a Carolina Herrera coat for around €5,000 over a chic, silky blue shiny trouser suit from Trina Turk (about €650), the Trump daughter floated on Jimmy Choos (725 euros) perfectly styled, like on a catwalk at court.
Heard as a witness
In the New York fraud trial against her father Donald Trump, she was questioned as a witness during the hours-long interrogation about the former American president’s business practices.
The 42-year-old distanced herself from the financial dealings of the “Trump Organization” and said she could not remember any details. She emphasized that she was not involved in any business transactions at the center of the prosecution’s allegations.
Accusations of manipulation
In the civil case, prosecutors accuse Trump, his sons and employees of manipulating the value of the Trump Organization for years to obtain cheaper loans and insurance contracts. Judge Arthur Engoron had already confirmed this before the trial. The main focus of the proceedings is now on determining possible fines and various other charges.
Ivanka Trump was also originally charged. However, an appeals court ruling freed her from the charges.
Donald Trump is not threatened with prison time or a direct impact on his bid for the presidency, but a conviction could cause him major business damage.
Hot and chaotic
The 77-year-old testified Monday in a heated and sometimes chaotic meeting, repeatedly emphasizing that the value of his property was understated but not exaggerated.
However, he also openly admitted that he had influenced financial reporting and sometimes contradicted himself. According to observers, the appearance may have been more damaging to Trump. Not least because the 2024 presidential candidate complained uncontrollably about Attorney General James and Judge Engoron, among others. Trump’s lawyer said at one point: “This is not a political rally, this is a courtroom.”
Last witness
Ivanka Trump was the prosecution’s final witness in the trial. Trump’s defense team is now expected to call a number of witnesses. A ruling is expected in December.
Ivanka Trump is the daughter of Donald Trump and his ex-wife Ivana Trump.
Her older brother is Donald Jr. and her younger brother is Eric Trump. She also has half-sister Tiffany and half-brother Barron, whom Trump has with his wife, former First Lady Melania Trump.
Invanka, whose real name is Ivana like her late mother, has been married to entrepreneur Jared Kushner since 2009 and has three children with him. She worked as an advisor to her father during his presidency.
Source: Krone
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