Former President Donald Trump’s defense team rested its case in his hush money trial. The defense called only two witnesses, including a lawyer who briefly advised former Trump fixer Michael Cohen. Closing arguments will take place next Tuesday after the Memorial Day holiday. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett reports.
Defense rests in hush money trial without calling Trump
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