Trump trial live updates: Defense rests without Donald testifying after witness gets into tense exchange over email calling Michael Cohen an 'a***hole'

Donald Trump's defense has rested its case in the historic hush money trial after calling just two witnesses. 

The jury has now been sent home until next Tuesday, when they will hear closing arguments before going out to decide the fate of the former president. 

Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records for hiding a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet about their alleged affair before the 2016 election. 

Follow DailyMail.com’s coverage from our reporters inside court as the historic case draws to a close.