Closing arguments in Trump New York trial set for next week: Judge

Published May 20, 2024 10:41am ET



A judge on Monday said attorneys will begin delivering closing arguments in Donald Trump‘s hush money trial next Tuesday, meaning the former president’s trial is on pace to end next week.

New York Judge Juan Merchan made the announcement at the start of court proceedings on Monday and indicated a change had occurred over the weekend that had prompted him to push arguments out a week from his initial estimation, according to reports from the courtroom.

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