You Won't Believe This! Here's How New York AG Letitia James Got Trump's Accountant to Throw His Boss Under the Bus

During the civil fraud trial, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ legal team skillfully dismantled the testimony of Jeff McConney, the former top accountant of the Trump Organization. Legal expert Renato Mariotti, speaking to MSNBC’s Katie Phang on Wednesday evening, provided insight into the pivotal moment when McConney, under cross-examination, broke down and delivered a document that dealt a significant blow to Donald Trump’s defense.

The revelation centered around the claim that Trump, as alleged by McConney, had the final review of a fraudulent document. Katie Phang, an attorney and legal analyst, questioned Mariotti on the implications of this testimony, asking, “What do you make of that testimony alleging that Trump would have the final review of a fraudulent document?”

Mariotti responded, “Very interesting, because ultimately at the end of the day, that is going to put knowledge in Donald Trump’s head.” He emphasized the critical nature of this information, stating, “This case comes down to these false statements and whether or not Trump knew about the false statements used to mislead lenders.”

The legal expert noted the attempt by McConney to shift blame onto the accounting firm Mazars during his direct examination. However, Mariotti highlighted the turning point during cross-examination by the attorney general’s team. He revealed, “It wasn’t until one of the attorney general’s team went up and cross-examined him he actually had to admit, well, actually, myself and Donald Trump, we were the ones who were doing a lot of the fact-checking when it came to the documents.”

The courtroom atmosphere intensified as McConney, visibly emotional, broke down during the cross-examination. His admission not only implicated himself but also directly tied Donald Trump to the alleged fact-checking process involving the fraudulent documents.

As the trial unfolds, these revelations present a significant challenge to Trump’s defense, raising questions about his knowledge and involvement in the misleading statements used in dealings with lenders. Letitia James’ legal maneuver appears to have strategically unraveled the narrative, bringing the focus onto the key players within the Trump Organization.