Closing Arguments Begin in Trump's Historic Hush Money Trial
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The criminal trial of Donald J. Trump has concluded its closing arguments, with the jury set to begin deliberations. Trump faces 34 felony counts for allegedly falsifying business records to cover up a $130,000 hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. The defense attacked the credibility of key witness Michael Cohen, while the prosecution argued that Trump orchestrated a conspiracy to influence the election. The jury's decision could result in prison or probation for Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.
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