Donald Trump Actually Plans To Give Closing Argument At Fraud Trial

[Tumblin Tumbleweed]

The former president isn't a lawyer but that's not stopping his aim to deliver his own closing argument, sources say.

Former President Donald Trump aims to deliver his own closing argument Thursday in his New York civil business fraud trial in addition to his legal team’s summations, according to two people familiar with the highly unusual plan.

Trump is a defendant in the case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. She claims his net worth was inflated by billions of dollars on financial statements that helped him secure business loans and insurance.

An attorney for Trump informed Judge Arthur Engoron earlier this week that the former president wished to speak during the closing arguments, and the judge approved the plan, according to one of the two people who spoke to The Associated Press. Both persons who confirmed the plan did so on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to disclose the information to reporters.

The Trump campaign and a spokesperson for James declined to comment.

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Donald Trump Actually Plans To Give Closing Argument At Fraud Trial: Report

The former president isn't a lawyer but that's not stopping his aim to deliver his own closing argument, sources say.

www.huffpost.com

That should be interesting. Risky, but interesting. What do you think?

LET HIM!!

 

[Mac1958]

When you spend all that money on lawyers, you should listen to them.

Well, in fairness, who knows if he's actually paying them.

Why start now.

 

[Seymour Flops]

I don't think there are jurors in this case.

You’re right. It’s just that guy Engoron trying to make a name for himself very late in life.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

We are not getting that lucky, people

If he does, he is out of the running,

 

[elektra]

This see more and hear more from Trump, in this Trial than we will ever hear from Biden in the next year.

 

[MinTrut]

WITCH HUNT!

Correct.

 

[konradv]

When you spend all that money on lawyers, you should listen to them. I doubt any of them are saying this is a good idea.

Remember, these are the lawyers that forgot to ask for a jury trial! Who knows what they’d say?

 

[elektra]

Remember, these are the lawyers that forgot to ask for a jury trial! Who knows what they’d say?

it is smart to not ask for a jury trial, especially if you are innocent, put it all on the judge, a biased partisan tyrant, harder to say that about jury

 

[konradv]

it is smart to not ask for a jury trial, especially if you are innocent, put it all on the judge, a biased partisan tyrant, harder to say that about jury

Why would Trump intentionally request someone biased?!?!

 

[Hutch Starskey]

The former president isn't a lawyer but that's not stopping his aim to deliver his own closing argument, sources say.

Former President Donald Trump aims to deliver his own closing argument Thursday in his New York civil business fraud trial in addition to his legal team’s summations, according to two people familiar with the highly unusual plan.

Trump is a defendant in the case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. She claims his net worth was inflated by billions of dollars on financial statements that helped him secure business loans and insurance.

An attorney for Trump informed Judge Arthur Engoron earlier this week that the former president wished to speak during the closing arguments, and the judge approved the plan, according to one of the two people who spoke to The Associated Press. Both persons who confirmed the plan did so on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to disclose the information to reporters.

The Trump campaign and a spokesperson for James declined to comment.

More at the link below...

Donald Trump Actually Plans To Give Closing Argument At Fraud Trial: Report

The former president isn't a lawyer but that's not stopping his aim to deliver his own closing argument, sources say.

www.huffpost.com

That should be interesting. Risky, but interesting. What do you think?

The multitude of ways this is stupid is immeasurable.
I think it will no doubt lead to even higher damages being levied against him.

 

[elektra]

Why would Trump intentionally request someone biased?!?!

Retrial is easier

 

[Lakhota]

The multitude of ways this is stupid is immeasurable.
I think it will no doubt lead to even higher damages being levied against him.

Yes, tomorrow should be bizarre - and entertaining on some level. I'm debating on having popcorn or bourbon - maybe both.

 

[Aldo Raine]

Our civil rights always anger you. Why?

Oh hell no, we actually want him to speak! We are all sure it will be epic!!!!!
MAGA

 

[Aldo Raine]

the day before the end of the trial he will come back and tell his followers his lawyers said it was not a good idea

Stop it! Just stop it! I so want the maroon to speak!
MAGA

 

[Aldo Raine]

Have you seen his lead lawyer? She's a fool.

Stop talking about the next Mrs. tRump!
MAGA

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

Yes, tomorrow should be bizarre - and entertaining on some level. I'm debating on having popcorn or bourbon - maybe both.

Unless his lawyer got her degree out of a cereal box with a decoder ring, there is no way she will let him say WORD ONE!
Even if he has a script, the guy cannot help himself. The minute he goes off script, he will hang himself.
There is no way this is allowed to happen in an open court. Even if you have an ambulance chaser as counsel.

 

[konradv]

Retrial is easier

Grounds?

 

[Lakhota]

The judge said in a letter that Trump hasn’t agreed to conditions he set should the former president wish to give a statement

Judge: Trump can't speak during closing arguments in $370 million civil fraud trial​

So, Trump didn't agree to the conditions the judge set forth.

 

[Crepitus]

The former president isn't a lawyer but that's not stopping his aim to deliver his own closing argument, sources say.

Former President Donald Trump aims to deliver his own closing argument Thursday in his New York civil business fraud trial in addition to his legal team’s summations, according to two people familiar with the highly unusual plan.

Trump is a defendant in the case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. She claims his net worth was inflated by billions of dollars on financial statements that helped him secure business loans and insurance.

An attorney for Trump informed Judge Arthur Engoron earlier this week that the former president wished to speak during the closing arguments, and the judge approved the plan, according to one of the two people who spoke to The Associated Press. Both persons who confirmed the plan did so on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to disclose the information to reporters.

The Trump campaign and a spokesperson for James declined to comment.

More at the link below...

Donald Trump Actually Plans To Give Closing Argument At Fraud Trial: Report

The former president isn't a lawyer but that's not stopping his aim to deliver his own closing argument, sources say.

www.huffpost.com

That should be interesting. Risky, but interesting. What do you think?

That should be good!

 

[Crepitus]

The judge said in a letter that Trump hasn’t agreed to conditions he set should the former president wish to give a statement

Judge: Trump can't speak during closing arguments in $370 million civil fraud trial​

So, Trump didn't agree to the conditions the judge set forth.

Or maybe not