Washington, Dec 11 (UNI) Former US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had decided to cancel his scheduled appearance in a New York courtroom to testify in a civil fraud trial against him.

"I will not be testifying on Monday," Trump said on Truth Social, as quoted by CNBC.

Trump was set to testify in a civil fraud trial brought against him by New York Attorney General Letitia James for allegedly making false statements about the value of his properties.

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