Trump Trial Coming to a Close as Trump Testimony Seems Unlikely

President Trump has not confirmed he will testify.
Trump Trial Coming to a Close as Trump Testimony Seems Unlikely
Former President Donald Trump attends his trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 14, 2024. Michael M. Santiago/Pool/AFP
Catherine Yang
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As the defense tries to keep prosecutors guessing about whether former President Donald Trump will take the witness stand to defend himself in his criminal trial in New York, New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan has instructed the parties to prepare for the upcoming week assuming the testimony may not happen.

“Please be prepared to begin summations on Tuesday,” the judge told attorneys last Friday.