US District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s decision to delay the March 4 trial date marks a significant shift, potentially influencing the political landscape as Trump’s high-profile trial nears the upcoming election.
“The court will set a new schedule if and when the mandate is returned,” Judge Chutkan stated in an order Friday.
This development aligns with Trump’s campaign strategy, particularly as he eyes the GOP nomination post-South Carolina.
Facing four counts from special counsel Jack Smith’s election subversion charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruct an official proceeding, Trump maintains his plea of not guilty. Asserting presidential immunity, he aims to push the trial further into the election year, which could potentially work in his favor.
In South Carolina, Trump is also staying on the ballot, it has been ruled today.
“Crooked Joe Biden’s election interference efforts were dealt another stinging defeat in federal court in South Carolina today.,” stated Trump spokesperson, Steven Cheung. The allies of Crooked Joe are desperately flailing in their attempts to deprive the voters of their right to vote for the candidate of their choice, President Donald J. Trump, and we believe a fair ruling by the Supreme Court in the Colorado case will shut down these ’14th Amendment’ hoaxes once and for all.”
