New York Judge Reveals When Trump Trial Will Likely End

He also ruled that potential witness and former FEC member Bradley Smith will not be allowed to give his opinion on the case or on federal election law.

Judge Juan M. Merchan (L) in his chambers in New York on March 14, 2024. Former President Donald Trump (R) at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on March 25, 2024. Seth Wenig/AP Photo; Spencer Platt/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial said that closing arguments in the case probably will be made next week.

He also ruled that a proposed defense expert cannot give his opinion on election law when he testifies.