Former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal recently voiced concerns about the possibility of former President Donald Trump discrediting his daughter, Ivanka Trump, in the wake of her forthcoming court testimony against him.
What Happened: Judge Arthur Engoron ruled on Friday that Ivanka Trump must testify in her father's fraud trial in New York.
The trial centers on New York Attorney General Letitia James' allegations that Trump and his business empire misled financial institutions by inflating their assets in attempt to secure favorable financial terms.
If found guilty, Trump could face a staggering fine of up to $250 million and a potential revocation of his business licenses.
During a discussion on MSNBC on Friday, Katyal said, "Initially, the cross-examination … by Trump of Ivanka and the two sons will be friendly, but, you know, Ivanka has already provided some testimony against her father. And it wouldn’t shock if there’s a lot more to come. And so the real question to me … is how long is it gonna take Donald Trump to attack his daughter if, as I suspect, she reveals damaging information about him?”
National affairs analyst John Heilemann humorously pondered Trump's potential reactions, suggesting the former president might minimize his relationship with Ivanka, quipping, "Ivanka Trump? Barely met her. Hardly know her."
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