Crime & Justice

Trump Says He Was Too Busy Averting ‘Nuclear Holocaust’ to Commit Fraud

NOVEL DEFENSE

He said under oath that “saving millions of lives” meant he didn’t have time for his company.

Dan Ladden-Hall
Dan Ladden-Hall 

Breaking News Editor

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Windham, New Hampshire, U.S., Aug. 8, 2023.
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Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

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