Julian Assange's supporters are urging the WikiLeaks founder to accept a plea deal signalled by the Biden administration, warning a second Trump presidency could worsen his prospects.
Assange has one final appeal in the UK courts against his extradition to the United States to face charges under the Espionage Act, relating to the theft and publication of US cables more than a decade ago.
Lobbying by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to US President Joe Biden has failed to secure Assange's release. But Biden's administration has hinted that a plea deal could be negotiated through its Ambassador in Canberra, Caroline Kennedy.
