Closings underway with no mention of Trump's role
Trump attorney Chris Kise began his closing argument after Judge Engoron opened the proceedings without addressing Trump's desire to deliver part of the defense's closing statement.
Trump is seated in his usual seat at the defense counsel table, sandwiched between his attorneys.
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Engoron lobbed jokes while the pool cameras prepared to enter the courtroom.
"Lining them up -- are they going to be shot or something?" the judge quipped. "I see the usual mixture of anticipation and dread out there. Trust me, this will be painless."