Trump plan to deliver own closing argument halted by fraud trial judge

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Arthur Engoron rescinds permission after sources said Trump was ready to deliver own speech in addition to legal team’s summations

Donald Trump’s plans to deliver closing arguments on Thursday in his New York civil business fraud trial were dashed on Wednesday by the judge overseeing the case.

Trump had reportedly planned to give his own speech in addition to his legal team’s summations, according to two people familiar with the highly unusual plan. But judge Arthur Engoron rescinded permission for the speech.

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