"Judge Bars Trump from Delivering Closing Argument in Civil Fraud Trial"

Donald Trump's request to deliver his own closing argument in his New York civil business fraud trial was rescinded by Judge Arthur Engoron, who imposed limitations on the former president's remarks. The trial, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleges that Trump inflated his net worth on financial statements to secure business loans and insurance. Trump's lawyers objected to the restrictions, leading to the judge's decision to bar Trump from giving closing arguments. Trump's desire to speak in court was deemed risky, given his prior violations of a gag order, including a disparaging social media post about the judge's law clerk.