Former President Donald Trump has been navigating the legal proceedings of his federal election subversion case, strategically avoiding direct encounters with DC District Judge Tanya Chutkan. Trump's arraignment took place before DC Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya on August 3, 2023, as is customary before a federal judge assumes control of the case.
Despite two hearings being held before Judge Chutkan, Trump opted to waive his appearance for both, including today's scheduled hearing. Furthermore, his legal team has effectively postponed the trial until after the 2024 presidential election, with no trial date currently set.