Former President Trump Seeks to Deliver Closing Statements in New York Fraud Trial
Former President Donald Trump is seeking permission from the court to deliver part of his closing arguments in his New York fraud trial. This request is unusual but allowed under state civil-procedure rules, and it will be up to the judge to decide whether to grant it. Closing arguments are scheduled for Thursday, and the judge has not yet made a decision. Legal experts note that while it is highly unusual, there are no rules prohibiting a defendant from contributing to closing arguments in a civil case. If granted, Trump would have to adhere to the same rules as an attorney in delivering his arguments.