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Witness says Weisselberg told him Trump wanted his net worth to go up

During the ongoing nonjury fraud trial on Oct. 16, 2023, Trump Organization executive Patrick Birney testified that Allen Weisselberg told him Donald Trump wanted his net worth to rise on financial statements.

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First recorded Oct 16, 2023·Meaningfully updated Oct 16, 2023

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Witness says Weisselberg told him Trump wanted his net worth to go up

During the ongoing nonjury fraud trial on Oct. 16, 2023, Trump Organization executive Patrick Birney testified that Allen Weisselberg told him Donald Trump wanted his net worth to rise on financial statements.

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