Overview

• Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York has revealed his legal and media strategies as he faces upcoming criminal trials.
• Trump's defense team in the civil trial is also leading his defense in a pending federal 40-count felony case over his possession of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
• Trump's behavior during the civil trial, including violating gag orders and attacking the judge, suggests that his attorneys have little control over his actions.
• Trump's civil fraud trial has also provided insight into his financial dealings, including allegations of inflating his wealth to secure loans from Deutsche Bank.
• The civil trial is not yet over, with closing arguments scheduled for early January. Trump's first criminal trial is set to begin in March.