Has Trump Ever Been Questioned Under Oath?
Donald Trump has faced numerous legal battles and is no stranger to litigation. Today, we delve into the question of whether he has ever been questioned under oath.
The NY Financial Fraud Case
Briefly, Trump was called to the stand in the NY financial fraud case. Despite violating a gag order, he was brought before the judge. The judge deemed his testimony not credible and imposed a fine of $10,000 for the violation.
Litigation and Depositions
Anyone who has been involved in as much litigation as Donald Trump is accustomed to giving depositions. In a deposition, the deponent must swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. This is little different from the process in a courtroom. Throughout his career, Trump may have given hundreds of such depositions.
The Reliability of Trump's Testimony
Challenging the reliability of Trump's testimony under oath, there is a history of his perjury and avoidance of truth. In the words of a legal expert, this 'whole truth' concept has always meant less to him than it should. He has been known to perjure himself time and time again.
To illustrate this further, it is noted that Trump has invoked the 5th Amendment over 400 times. Contrary to his own words, if a person is innocent, they would have no reason to invoke the 5th Amendment. Yet, Trump did so over 400 times.
Recent Testimony Under Oath
His most recent testimony under oath was during the E. Jean Carroll trial. However, over his entire career, Trump has testified under oath approximately between 100 to 200 times. This includes cases from the 1980s to 2016, where he was involved in over 4,000 legal cases.
Personal Reflections
The author reflects on personal experience, noting that out of thousands of people met, only a handful have ever testified under oath, let alone as many as 4,000 times. Trump's tendency to lie extends far beyond his legal testimonies, often not knowing when he is lying or simply not caring.
It is a matter of concern that a mentally ill man was allowed to hold the highest office in the land, and the blame is often attributed to external factors like Russian interference rather than the subject's own actions and decisions.