Trump Returns to Civil Fraud Trial as Star Witness Amid Appeal Efforts

Former President's Legal Team Lodges Hundreds of Objections, Appeals Rulings in Bid to Delay Proceedings

Former President Donald Trump is expected to return to his civil business fraud trial again, first to watch and then to serve as star witness for his own defense.
Trump's legal team has lodged nearly 600 objections during the first 25 days of trial, a number far higher than typical for a bench trial.
Trump's lawyers have already appealed a ruling that found him liable for fraud before the trial even began, and have repeatedly indicated they intend to appeal further losses stemming from the trial.
Trump's lawyers have asserted that he cannot face criminal charges because the actions spelled out in the indictment fell within his duties as president.
Trump is also seeking to freeze his federal trial on charges of trying to overturn the 2020 election as they appeal a ruling that he is not immune from prosecution.