In a riveting courtroom drama in New York, Donald Trump’s lawyer and a prosecutor battled it out for nearly three hours each to sway the jury. The prosecutor, Joshua Steinglass, delivered a scathing closing argument, accusing Trump of falsifying records to cover up a sex scandal. The trial marked the first criminal trial of an American president.
Steinglass painted a picture of Trump and his associates engaging in deceitful behavior throughout the case. The defense, led by Todd Blanche, sought to establish reasonable doubt and discredit key witnesses like Michael Cohen, Trump’s fixer.
The case centered around a hush-money deal with porn actor Stormy Daniels, allegedly orchestrated by Trump. The prosecution argued that Trump directed the deal, reimbursed Cohen, and falsified records. The defense maintained that Cohen acted alone and painted Daniels as an extortionist.
Now, as the case moves to the jury for deliberation, the fate of Trump hangs in the balance. With the potential for a prison sentence looming, Trump’s future could be decided by the outcome of this high-stakes trial.