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Oct 2023
50m 18s

Trump on trial

Bbc World Service
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Donald Trump criticises a judge and prosecutor as he attends the opening of a fraud trial that threatens his business organisation. The former President is accused of overstating the value of his business and property in order to get bank-loans, which he denies, Roger Hearing discusses this and other business stories from around the world with Jessica Khin ... Show More
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