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How Trump’s Team Twisted His Bank Fraud Trial Into a Farce

KAMIKAZE

The former president’s lawyers may not be trying to win his New York trial—instead, they’re dragging it out in hopes of solving his other political and legal problems.

Jose Pagliery

Political Investigations Reporter

Published Oct. 16 2023 4:32AM EDT

A photo illustration showing Donald Trump and his lawyers at his fraud trial dressed up as jesters. — Photo Illustration by Erin O'Flynn/The Daily Beast/Getty Images

Jose Pagliery

Jose Pagliery

Political Investigations Reporter

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