Ex-president pleads the fifth two days after the FBI raided his Florida home, seeking classified documents
“My great company, and myself, are being attacked from all sides,” Trump also posted, adding: “Banana Republic!”
At the heart of the case are claims that Trump has for decades falsely inflated his fortune – a dance that involves publicity, maximizing access to bank loans and minimizing tax obligations. “I look better if I’m worth $10bn than if I’m worth $4bn,” he once said. In his book, The Art of the Deal, he chose to describe his business style as “truthful hyperbole”.
Two of Trump’s adult children, Donald Jr and Ivanka, are believed to have testified in the investigation in recent days. Trump’s testimony was initially scheduled for last month but was delayed after the 14 JulyTrump has denied the allegations, explaining that seeking the best valuations is a common practice in the real estate industry.
As vociferous as Trump has been in defending himself in written statements and on stage at political rallies, legal experts said answering questions in a deposition was risky because anything he said could be used against him in Bragg’s investigation.
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