Speeches and grandstanding: Trump scores few if any legal points in court

Former president's testimony was reminiscent of his rallies - and Judge Engoron was having none of it

When Donald Trump took the witness stand Monday morning, he started what might turn out to be his most expensive rally ever.

This was supposed to be his chance to give his side of the case in a $250m fraud trial that threatens to end his business career in New York state. On the stand, Trump mentioned crime in New York City and election interference" as if he were in front of a crowd.