Trump's NY Civil Trial Finale Was Latest Chance to Steal Spotlight.

Former President Donald Trump's $370 million civil fraud trial in New York concluded with closing arguments from the state's lawyers, while Trump himself was absent from the courtroom. Instead, he held a press conference at his 40 Wall Street skyscraper, where he criticized New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump has used his court appearances, including this trial, as opportunities to campaign for his potential 2024 presidential bid. The judge in the case has already found Trump liable for fraud and will deliver a verdict by January 31st. The state's case alleges that Trump inflated the value of his assets to obtain better loan terms. [Extracted from the article]