Trump Seeks 2025 Delay in Election Fraud Trial

Former President Donald Trump has requested to delay pretrial hearings in his election fraud case until the fall of 2025, citing the need to reconsider legal arguments in light of the Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity. Trump's legal team has proposed a detailed timeline that pushes critical proceedings to January 2025 and beyond, while Special Counsel Jack Smith seeks a more expedited process. Both sides are set to present their arguments in a hearing before Judge Tanya Chutkan on September 5. The Supreme Court's July decision, which grants broad immunity to presidents for official acts, has significantly impacted the case, leading Smith to file a revised indictment. Trump continues to claim the case is politically motivated, while Smith argues that Trump’s team is attempting to delay the trial indefinitely. The outcome of the upcoming hearing could determine the pace of proceedings moving forward.