Rescheduled Testimony: Ivanka Trump to Appear on Nov. 8, Following Father Donald Trump in Civil Fraud Lawsuit

Ivanka Trump’s appearance as a witness in her father Donald Trump’s ongoing civil fraud case in New York has been postponed to November 8, a judge declared on Monday. The adjustment in scheduling came after lawyers indicated that her testimony would require a full day, perhaps longer.

Originally set to testify this Friday in a half-day court session, Judge Arthur Engoron changed the date after discussions with the state’s legal team and Donald Trump’s defense. The judge had considered extending Friday’s session to a full day, but the defense counsel cited prior commitments as a reason against the idea.

“November 8 is agreeable for all parties for Ivanka Trump’s testimony,” Engoron confirmed in court.

The change now sets the stage for Ivanka Trump to testify after a significant period of events in a case that puts her family’s real estate business at risk. On the same day as her testimony, her father, the leading Republican contender for the 2024 presidential nomination, will hold a campaign event in Miami. Interestingly, he will be missing a televised debate with other Republican presidential candidates.

New York’s Attorney General, Letitia James, filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, his organization, and top executives—including sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr.—accusing them of inflating Donald Trump’s wealth on financial documents to secure loans and conduct transactions. While Ivanka Trump was initially named as a defendant, she was later removed from the case by an appeals court in June, stating that the claims against her were too old to pursue.

The defendants, including Donald Trump, have denied any wrongdoing and have labeled the lawsuit as politically motivated. The case holds the potential to divest Donald Trump of some key business assets, including prominent properties like Trump Tower. Both James and Engoron are affiliated with the Democratic Party.

Ivanka Trump is now slated to testify after her father, who is expected to appear on November 6, making her the concluding witness to be called by the prosecution. Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump will testify before her on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

Upon completion of Ivanka Trump’s testimony, the defense will begin calling their witnesses, with 127 names listed in their preliminary witness list submitted before the trial commenced on October 2. Some of these names coincide with state witnesses.

Ivanka Trump resigned from her role as executive vice president of the Trump Organization in January 2017 to become an unpaid adviser in her father’s presidential administration. She relocated to Florida following Donald Trump’s exit from the White House in 2021.

She contested a subpoena to appear in the civil fraud case through her attorney, claiming improper service and arguing that she should not be compelled to testify since she is not a party to the lawsuit and does not reside in New York. She may still appeal Judge Engoron’s decision mandating her to testify.

During her tenure at the Trump Organization, Ivanka Trump played a key role in the negotiation and financing of various real estate deals, according to court documents. State lawyers have argued that she remains financially and professionally connected to her family’s enterprise.

Legal papers from James’ office further indicate that Ivanka Trump maintained financial stakes in Trump Organization businesses even after joining the White House. State lawyers also provided evidence that the Trump Organization had continued to manage various aspects of Ivanka Trump’s business affairs, including insurance, legal fees, and credit card payments.

In 2021, federal disclosure forms showed that she reported $2.6 million in income from Trump entities, including earnings from TTT Consulting LLC, an entity established to allow her and her brothers to benefit from certain licensing deals.

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