Trump Defies Judge's Orders, Delivers Closing Arguments

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

74% : Trump claimed that his bank loans were repaid and that he was "as happy as can be."
57% : "In response, Engoron told Trump to wrap up his remarks in one minute.
45% : On Thursday, Trump railed against New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit, saying he "did nothing wrong" and that his financial statements were "perfect," declaring the case as "election interference.
45% : "While Trump's attorney, Chris Kise, delivered his closing statement, he requested permission for Trump to speak.
42% : However, Trump began to give his own remarks regardless.
40% : ""We've proven this case so conclusively, and we've asked for directed verdict many times," Trump said outside the courtroom.
35% : However, Trump pushed back, saying, "You can't listen for more than one minute?""Mr. Kise, please control your client," Engoron told Trump's attorney.
30% : He said that the "error" was "immediately corrected" and was an "honest mistake.""When you say don't go outside of these things, I'm an innocent man, persecuted," Trump said to Engoron, saying that him not being "allowed to talk about it, it's a disservice.
24% : Engoron then asked Trump, "Haven't you been sued before?""Yes," Trump replied, adding, "I did nothing wrong; they should pay me for what I've been put through.
21% : "James' office is seeking $370 million from the state and a lifetime ban for Trump from working in New York real estate.
13% : Former President Trump delivered his own closing arguments despite the judge overseeing the case placing restrictions on Trump speaking for himself.

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