Trump marked Memorial Day with scathing message to ‘Human Scum’: Live updates

Donald Trump faces a crucial week as his hush money trial draws to a close at the Manhattan Criminal Court after 16 days of testimony and 22 witnesses.

Closing arguments will be presented by both the defence and prosecution on Tuesday before the 12 members of the jury who will decide the former president’s fate begin deliberations. A verdict could come as soon as Wednesday…

Meanwhile, Mr Trump marked the Memorial Day holiday by posting a scathing message on Truth Social to the “Human Scum that is working so hard to destroy our Once Great Country”.

The former president has also insisted on the social media platform that his appearance at the Libertarian National Convention on Saturday night was a success , despite his being loudly booed and jeered . Mr Trump was mocked and insulted when he appealed to Libertarians to support him.

“Maybe you don’t want to win, only do that if you want to win,” the former president retaliated. “If you want to lose, don’t do that. Keep getting three per cent every four years.”

Mr Trump also attended the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race in Concord, North Carolina, on Sunday.