Closing arguments are set in the national security trial of Jimmy Lai, a noted critic of China's Communist Party. President Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to help Lai, who has been charged with national security crimes for his pro-democracy activities. The trial has seen delays due to his lawyer's health issues and bad weather impacting court operations. Lai, the former owner of a pro-democracy newspaper, faces serious charges that could lead to a lifetime sentence if convicted.
President Trump renewed his promise to save jailed Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, stating, "I'm going to do everything I can to save him. His name has already entered the circle of things that we're talking about..."
Jimmy Lai, a prominent critic of China's Communist Party, faces national security charges for his pro-democracy activism, with two counts of colluding with foreign forces and sedition.
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