Ivanka Trump, the daughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump, appeared in a New York civil fraud trial on Wednesday, where she claimed not to remember specific details of real estate deals she was involved in at her father’s company. Her testimony follows that of her brothers Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, who similarly sought to distance themselves from the dubious valuation methods deemed fraudulent by the overseeing judge.
The lawsuit, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleges that the Trump family manipulated real estate asset values to deceive lenders and insurers, as well as bolster Donald Trump’s image as a successful businessman. Although Ivanka Trump held a top executive position at the Trump Organization from 2011 to 2017, she is not a defendant in the case.
During her testimony, she discussed her role in the redevelopment of the Doral golf course in Florida and the Old Post Office property in Washington. She was shown an email from 2011 expressing concerns about her father’s net worth requirements for a deal with Deutsche Bank, but she claimed not to recall the specific terms. Similarly, when presented with a 2011 email from the federal government expressing concerns about irregularities in Trump’s financial statements during the proposed redevelopment of the Old Post Office, she again stated that she did not remember the specifics.
In response to the trial, Donald Trump has continued to deny any wrongdoing and has accused James and Justice Arthur Engoron of political bias and “election interference.” Despite the legal challenges he faces, recent opinion polls indicate that he maintains a significant lead over other Republican contenders for the 2024 presidential nomination.
The trial has shed light on the involvement of the Trump family in various real estate dealings, with implications that may affect the control of some of the Trump Organization’s key properties. While Ivanka seeks to distance herself from the company during her time in the White House, the court proceedings suggest her significant involvement in property value manipulation, according to Attorney General James. The case could result in significant fines and business restrictions for the Trump family, pending the outcome of the ongoing appeals process. Source thedailycourierng news