Trump hush money trial reaches dramatic final phase
Trump hush money trial reaches dramatic final phase

The first-ever criminal trial of a former US president reaches its dramatic final phase, with both sides wrapping up their closing arguments.

The stage is now set for the 12-member panel to begin deliberating.

Less than six months before an election in which Donald Trump is seeking to return to the White House, the stakes are high both for the 77-year-old personally and for the country.