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In a high-stakes trial in New York Eric Trump, one of the key figures entrusted to run the Trump Organization’s vast real estate empire, took the witness stand. The trial revolves around allegations of financial fraud, with New York State lawyers accusing the former president, Donald Trump, and his family business of inflating his wealth and the value of their company in order to secure loans and make deals.
Eric Trump vehemently denied any involvement in the preparation of his father’s financial statements. However, during the trial, he was confronted with emails that seemed to contradict his claims.
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Eric Trump’s testimony started with a declaration that he had never been involved with his father’s « statement of financial condition, » and added « It was a detail that was irrelevant to » him, as per CNN. He insisted that his focus within the Trump Organization was on building and operating properties, not on financial matters. However, the prosecution presented emails that challenged his assertions.
The emails revealed that Trump was in contact with Jeff McConney who was the former controller of the Trump Organization, about financial information. In one email, McConney said he was « working on your father’s statement of financial condition » and needed details about a property.
