Legal Drama on the Edge
on Monday, the prosecution wrapped up its presentation, and the defense for Trump called two witnesses—paralegal Daniel Sitko and former legal advisor to Michael Cohen, Robert Costello—before concluding its case.
To avoid lengthy breaks between closing arguments and jury deliberations, Judge Juan Merchan adjourned the jury until after Memorial Day.
Former President Trump expressed confidence in his defense team, asserting they've already secured victory in the NY v. Trump trial. He urged Judge Juan Merchan to dismiss the case. Exiting the court on Tuesday evening, Trump skirted the boundaries of a gag order, which had already incurred $10,000 in fines.
In a departure from naming names, Trump cryptically referenced the lead prosecutor, insinuating bias. "Look at the person. Why don't you look at the person that argued their case for almost the entire case? Look at the person.
Where did he come from? Unbelievable. He came from Biden," Trump remarked.
While not directly naming him, Trump seemed to allude to Mathew Colangelo, the lead prosecutor—a former Department of Justice official—who joined the DA's office shortly before the indictment Tagainst rump.