Former President Donald Trump is seeking to delay his upcoming hush money trial scheduled for March 25 in New York. His legal team has requested Manhattan Judge Juan Manuel Merchan to postpone the trial indefinitely until the Supreme Court rules on the presidential immunity claims that Trump has raised in another criminal case related to election interference in Washington, D.C.
Trump argues that he should be immune from prosecution for actions that are alleged to have occurred during his time in office as President. His lawyers contend that some of the evidence and acts mentioned in the hush money case overlap with his official duties while in the White House, thus constituting official acts.
The decision on whether to delay the trial rests with Judge Merchan, who has not yet made a ruling on the matter. The request for an adjournment comes as Trump seeks clarity on the extent of his immunity from prosecution for actions taken during his presidency.
The hush money trial is a significant legal battle for Trump, as it involves allegations of financial impropriety and potential violations of campaign finance laws. The outcome of this trial could have far-reaching implications for the former President's legal standing and political future.
As the legal proceedings unfold, Trump continues to assert his innocence and maintain that he is shielded from prosecution for actions taken in his official capacity. The resolution of the immunity claims in the Washington, D.C. case is likely to have a direct impact on the trajectory of the New York hush money trial.
