Ivanka Trump News: Ivanka Trump testimony Why 'I don't recall' is a common legal strategy

Ivanka Trump spent four hours testifying in a civil fraud lawsuit against her father, ex-President Donald Trump. The lawsuit, filed by New York's attorney general, accuses Trump of exaggerating his net worth to get better bank loans. Ivanka, 
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unlike her father and brothers, stayed calm during her testimony, smiling and answering questions politely. However, her responses were often variations of "I don't know" or "I don't remember."


The prosecutor, Lou Solomon, asked if she had a role in preparing her father's financial statements. Ivanka replied, "Not that I'm aware of." When asked if she ever reviewed those statements before finalization, she said, "I don't recall." This defense strategy is common in business cases, allowing executives to argue they deal with many issues daily and can't remember everything.


Legal expert Eric Chaffee noted that this defense could be smart, as it may protect Ivanka's reputation and aid the defendants. The timing also helps, as many issues discussed were from over a decade ago. Some experts believe Ivanka's testimony will have a negligible impact on the trial's outcome.


Ty Cobb, a lawyer who previously represented Trump, thinks Ivanka's testimony won't change much. He believes it might even hurt the prosecution's case in the court of public opinion, playing into Trump's narrative of a political witch hunt. Ivanka was the last witness for the attorney general, and

 now the defense will present its witnesses. Donald Trump and his sons have already been found liable for fraud, and this trial will determine the penalties they face. The attorney general seeks $250 million in fines and strict restrictions on Trump's business operations in New York. We kindly request you to disseminate this news and provide your insights in the comments section. Thank you