Trump Criticizes Judge Before Closing Arguments | National News

Closing arguments began on Tuesday in the high-profile criminal hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, setting the stage for a potential verdict later this week. Trump, known for his fiery rhetoric, took to social media to attack the judge overseeing the case, calling it “fake and made up” and accusing the court of being biased against him.

In a dramatic turn of events, Trump invoked a Bible verse about laying down one’s life for friends, portraying himself as a martyr willing to go to jail for his supporters. The trial, which has lasted six weeks, has seen testimony from 22 witnesses, including Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen.

The prosecution has charged Trump with 34 felony counts related to falsifying business documents in an alleged hush money scheme during his 2016 presidential campaign. The key issue at hand is whether the payments were made to conceal damaging information that could have affected the election, making them illegal campaign contributions.

Legal analysts anticipate a fierce battle in the courtroom, with Trump’s defense team likely to argue that the prosecution’s case is based on unreliable testimony. On the other hand, the prosecution is expected to highlight evidence such as checks signed by Trump himself to make their case.

As the trial nears its conclusion, all eyes are on the jury to see if they will find the former president guilty. Trump himself remains defiant, declaring before entering the courtroom, “We’ll see how it goes.” The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for Trump’s political future and the broader political landscape.