Trump’s criminal trial: 5 takeaways from closing arguments

The prosecution and the defense made their final pitch.

View in browser|nytimes.com May 28, 2024 Donald Trump's team used closing arguments in his Manhattan criminal trial to hammer Michael Cohen, calling him "an M.V.P. of liars." Prosecutors rebutted the attacks and portrayed Trump's actions ahead of the 2016 election as a sweeping fraud against American voters. Adam Gray for The New York Times Read the top takeaways. → Sign up for the Trump on Trial newsletter. The latest news and analysis on the trials of Donald Trump in New York, Florida, Georgia and Washington, D.C. Get it in your inbox ADVERTISEMENT Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018