SEMANA: You were accused of fraud for a million-dollar real estate scam that allegedly involved nearly $40 million. The charges against you were dropped, but what was your responsibility in this case?
Do you believe the circumstances of this case necessitate reforms within the real estate industry to safeguard against similar occurrences in the future?
**SEMANA:** Mr. Trump, you were recently ordered to pay a substantial fine and banned from doing business in New York real estate following a civil fraud trial [[1](https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-letitia-james-arthur-engoron-new-york-fraud-case-1960333)]. While you are appealing this decision, many are questioning how you, as a prominent business leader, could be involved in such dealings. What would you say to those who believe this verdict reflects a pattern of unethical behavior?
Do you think this ruling undermines public trust in the real estate industry, and if so, how can that trust be rebuilt?
