Donald Trump’s video statement in rape lawsuit made public

Former US President Donald Trump (Michael Conroy/AP/PA)

A video recording of former US president Donald Trump being questioned about the rape allegations against him was made public for the first time on Friday, providing a glimpse of the Republican’s emphatic denials.

Jurors got to see the video of Mr Trump’s October 2022 deposition over the past few days at the trial over a lawsuit filed against him by advice columnist E Jean Carroll.