We're going to turn now to the latest on former
President Trump's civil fraud trial in a case brought by
New York's attorney general.
Our senior investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky,
is tracking the trial. Good morning,
Aaron. Michael. Before court even began,
police on Long Island responded to a bomb threat at
the home of the presiding judge,
Arthur and Goran. The threat was unfounded,
but the court system says it's going to add security
for the judge.
He has come under threat before Former President Trump has
attacked him rhetorically.
And one of the conditions placed on the former president
if he is to deliver a closing statement,
is not to impugn the judge.
Not to make a political speech,
but to stick to relevant material facts that are in
evidence.
The former president says he wants to deliver a closing
statement himself,
but he has not agreed to the conditions set by
the judge.
So the judge is assuming he's not going to speak
whether the former president is ultimately allowed to or not.
We just have to wait and see.
Asking to deliver a closing statement of his own is
a highly unusual request for Trump,
who is represented by his own attorneys,
but it may represent a last ditch effort to try
to save his business.
The judge has already determined Trump.
Inflated his net worth by as much as $2 billion.
And New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking to
have him find $370 million and barred from real estate.
George, I think there's a real question about whether he
really wants to testify as well.
OK, Eric, thanks very much.