Trump abandons plan to testify in New York fraud trial

Former President Donald Trump surprises by deciding not to testify in his New York civil fraud trial, marking a shift from his earlier insistence. Trump, the leading contender for the 2024 Republican nomination, announced on his Truth Social platform that he had already testified successfully last month and had nothing more to say. The trial, initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleges that Trump and his company misrepresented property values to secure favorable financing. Despite Donald Trump's decision not to testify, the trial has faced intense scrutiny and contentious moments.