Former President Donald Trump was reportedly forced to answer questions for seven hours during his second deposition in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ civil suit against him.
Trump was reportedly “eager” to testify this time around, after invoking his Fifth Amendment rights during the first deposition. According to his attorney, Trump remains resolute in his stance that he has nothing to conceal, and was “not only willing but also eager to testify.”
Takeaways:
Former President Donald Trump was forced to testify for seven hours in a civil suit brought against him by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Trump was reportedly “eager” to testify this time around, after invoking his Fifth Amendment rights during the first deposition.
Trump’s attorney stated that he remains resolute in his stance that he has nothing to conceal.
The lawsuit is scheduled to go to trial in October if the suit isn’t settled before then.
Republicans across the country are closely watching as the former president faces off against James and her team of lawyers.
Commentary:
The fact that former President Donald Trump was willing to testify for seven hours in the civil suit brought against him by New York Attorney General Letitia James is a testament to his commitment to transparency and the rule of law.