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Tom of Temecula

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Tue Jan 9, 2024, 07:07 PM Jan 2024

Trump fraud trial: Trump intends to deliver part of closing argument himself, say sources [View all]

Former President Trump intends to personally deliver part of the defense's closing argument at the conclusion of his civil fraud trial in New York on Thursday, sources familiar with the former president's strategy tell ABC News.

The defendants in the case -- Trump, his two eldest sons and two former Trump Organization executives -- are represented by three primary attorneys, Christopher Kise, Clifford Robert and Alina Habba. But sources say Trump himself is determined to deliver a portion of the closing statement.

The sources cautioned that plans for the defense's closing argument remain fluid.

The Manhattan courtroom where the trial has been held during its first 11 weeks is currently in use for another high-profile trial involving the New York attorney general's case against the National Rifle Association, and the judge in that case told jurors that trial would temporarily move to a different courtroom this week to accommodate Trump's civil trial.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/trump-fraud-trial/trump-intends-to-deliver-part-of-closing-himself-say-sources-106237800?id=103642561

Should be quite a show.

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Can't wait chicoescuela Jan 2024 #1
Cuz he's so smart. louis-t Jan 2024 #2
So is this where Alina Habba is faking being smart? fierywoman Jan 2024 #3
So tired of this egotistical maniac Joinfortmill Jan 2024 #4
The Dunning-Kruger Effect will be in effect when trump gives closing argument. brush Jan 2024 #5
A belated Christmas present. limbicnuminousity Jan 2024 #6
How can I get a ticket to this show? Ocelot II Jan 2024 #7
I'm sure he'll sway the judge. dem4decades Jan 2024 #8
That's somewhat safe. He gets to say whatever he wants, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2024 #9
That occurred to me, as well gratuitous Jan 2024 #10
Let him do it. C_U_L8R Jan 2024 #11
I wanna know how tRump is paying all his attorneys??? a kennedy Jan 2024 #12
This is how SilasSouleII Jan 2024 #31
THIS THURSDAY ?? EndlessWire Jan 2024 #13
But TFG thinks he's smarter than his lawyers TexasBushwhacker Jan 2024 #29
Oh please, please let it be so. captain queeg Jan 2024 #14
Now get up there and shit yourself, Captain Pantload Blue Owl Jan 2024 #15
please proceed dumbass jcgoldie Jan 2024 #16
That should go well. tanyev Jan 2024 #17
The "fool for a client" was never so apt. n/t Liberal In Texas Jan 2024 #18
"There are some things even MY lawyers won't say!" ret5hd Jan 2024 #19
Were gonna need a lot more popcorn! Maeve Jan 2024 #20
Could we get to witness his full blown narcissistic meltdown? Generic Brad Jan 2024 #21
Let it be so. Demobrat Jan 2024 #24
He won't tom_kelly Jan 2024 #22
Agree...he says...lies about a lot of things PortTack Jan 2024 #33
Excellent. Talk until you drop. dalton99a Jan 2024 #23
Monkeys will fly from my ass singing showtunes before that ever happens. Probatim Jan 2024 #25
Fer fuck's sake Aviation Pro Jan 2024 #26
"Why are you picking on me?" Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2024 #27
This old routine? He won't do it lame54 Jan 2024 #28
that should go well. barbtries Jan 2024 #30
I hope it turns out that Melania convinced him to do this, guessing he'll self-convict in doing so. Efilroft Sul Jan 2024 #32
There is absolutely no possible way that VMA131Marine Jan 2024 #34
🙄 Rebl2 Jan 2024 #35
I'm suuuuuuure he's been immersing himself in the rules of procedure and evidence. rsdsharp Jan 2024 #36
The judge was going to impose conditions on TFG and TFG never accepted these restrictions LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2024 #37
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