Judge Engoron Bars Trump from Delivering Closing Argument in NY Fraud Trial

Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron has informed Donald Trump's lawyers that the former president cannot personally deliver closing arguments at his New York fraud trial due to his refusal to abide by the court's set limits. Trump's lawyers had requested for him to deliver part of the defense's summation, but Engoron imposed strict conditions, including a limited gag order and a prohibition on criticizing the attorney general. Trump's failure to assure the court that he would abide by these rules led to the judge denying his request. Engoron is set to issue a written verdict in the coming weeks on outstanding claims in the lawsuit brought by the New York attorney general.