The judge presiding over Donald Trump's hush money trial has decided to delay a crucial ruling on presidential immunity until just two days before Trump's scheduled sentencing. Originally, the immunity decision was expected on September 6, with the sentencing set for September 18. However, Trump's legal team requested Judge Juan M. Merchan to first rule on their renewed motion for the judge to step aside from the case.
In a letter released to the public on Tuesday, Judge Merchan announced that the immunity ruling has been postponed to September 16, pending his decision next week on whether to recuse himself from the case. Despite this delay, Trump is still required to appear in court on September 18 for the sentencing or any other necessary proceedings.
