Ivanka Trump’s Testimony in Father’s Civil Fraud Trial Delayed Until Next Week, US

Ivanka Trump’s testimony in her father’s civil fraud trial has been delayed until next week in order to allow sufficient time for her questioning, according to a judge. Originally scheduled to testify on Friday, the lawyers involved in the case believe that Ivanka’s testimony may take a full day or longer, hence the need for a scheduling change. Despite Ivanka’s attempts to avoid testifying, arguing that she is not a party to the case and does not live in New York, Judge Arthur Engoron rejected her bid and ordered her to take the witness stand. This trial, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, accuses former President Donald Trump, his company, and top executives of engaging in a conspiracy to overstate his wealth on financial statements used to secure loans and make deals. Ivanka Trump was initially listed as a defendant but was dismissed from the case in June. Her testimony comes at the end of a crucial period in the trial, just hours before her father holds a campaign rally in Miami. Following Ivanka’s testimony, the defense will call their witnesses, with Donald Trump expected to take the witness stand on November 6. The outcome of this trial could have significant implications for the Trump family’s real estate empire, potentially leading to the loss of some of their corporate holdings and iconic properties like Trump Tower.