Trump Criticizes Prosecutor and Judge Before Hush Money Trial Conclusion

Former President Donald Trump attacked Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Judge Juan Merchan as his New York hush money trial nears its conclusion. Trump, who did not testify, faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a payment to Stormy Daniels. He claims the case is politically motivated by President Joe Biden. Closing arguments are set for Tuesday, followed by jury deliberations. Trump also criticized special counsel Jack Smith over a gag order in a separate classified documents case.