Donald trump fraud trial
Donald Trump addresses reporters in the hallway outside the courtroom of his fraud trial.
  • Trump wants to deliver part of his NY fraud trial closing statements himself, ABC News reported Tuesday.
  • Under state civil-practice rules, defendants can help make closing arguments with court approval.
  • Closings are set for Thursday; a decision on Trump's unusual request has not yet been made.

Former President Donald Trump wants to deliver part of his New York fraud trial closing arguments himself on Thursday, ABC News reported.