Trump asks to postpone his trial over discovery of classified documents until after the election
The former president's legal team points out that it would harm the election and would be "a serious challenge" to U.S. democracy.
Donald Trump's defense has requested to postpone his trial about the classified documents found in his Florida residence until after the 2024 presidential election. The Department of Justice had previously requested that it be held in mid-December of this year.
In a statement, his legal team argued that the lawsuit would harm both the electoral course and the legal process:
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They also pointed out that democracy could be damaged by the indictment of one of the major contenders for the White House:
Court appearance on June 13
On June 13, Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to all 37 charges on which he was indicted by the Department of Justice (DOJ). According to the DOJ, the former president kept high-level classified material after leaving the White House, improperly shared it with those without clearance, and tried to block any attempt to retrieve the documents.
After appearing before the judge, Trump headed to Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, a venue he owns located in New Jersey. He spoke about his judicial process after his arraignment:
Trump maintains strong popular Republican support despite court case
According to a poll, 83% of Republican voters want Donald Trump to remain in the 2024 presidential race despite his recent court case regarding classified documents found at his Florida home.
The majority of Democrats (87%) believe Trump should step down from the race. Fifty-eight percent of independents agree.