Donald Trump's Criminal Trial Enters Endgame with Closing Arguments and Jury Deliberations

The criminal trial of former President Donald Trump is nearing its conclusion, with closing arguments presented after a six-week trial. The outcome could shape the future for Trump, as both sides await the impending verdict.

After a six-week trial filled with sensational claims and fervent legal battles, both the prosecution and defense made their closing arguments. The presiding judge, Juan Merchan, extended today's proceedings to allow the prosecution to conclude their arguments. Tomorrow, the jury will receive instructions from the judge before beginning deliberations.

Possible Verdicts

The jury's decision could result in acquittal or conviction on all charges, a mixed verdict with some charges resulting in conviction and others in acquittal, or a hung jury if unanimous agreement cannot be reached.

Trump faces 34 charges of falsifying business records, each considered a low-level felony. These charges stem from a $130,000 hush-money payment made by Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to Stormy Daniels, a porn star who alleges an affair with Trump in 2006. The trial marks the first criminal trial of a former American president and has centered around allegations of financial crimes related to this payment.