Trump won't testify in his New York hush money trial
![Former President Donald Trump appears in court with attorneys Emil Bove (left) and Todd Blanche (right) for his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan criminal court on Tuesday in New York City.](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2024/05/21/gettyimages-2153441985-8d1d0d34e0f95c24a2cf3c86283ec9a0749b4cee.jpg)
The defense for former President Donald Trump rested in the case today, marking the end of witness testimony and paving the way for jury deliberation. The jury could begin deliberating next Wednesday.
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