Trump fraud trial: Trump intends to deliver part of closing argument himself, say sources

[PSPS]

17. It shouldn't work the way he thinks it will

He wants to turn it into another campaign event but, as I understand it, a closing statement cannot contain facts not in evidence or not relevant to the case. For example, if he says, "everyone knows the election was stolen," the judge can shut it down or it can be declared a mistrial. Maybe that's his plan because forcing a mistrial means more delay.