The United States court has postponed the sentencing of Donald Trump in the hush money case involving Stormy Daniels until after the presidential election. This decision, made by Judge Juan Merchan, is seen as a strategic move to ensure that the legal proceedings do not interfere with the electoral process. The original sentencing date of September 18 was moved to November 26, which falls after the election scheduled for November 5. This ruling is significant as it marks the first criminal case against a former president, with Trump having been found guilty of 34 charges related to falsifying documents to conceal payments made to Daniels.
Trump, who is seeking to reclaim the presidency, celebrated the ruling on his social media platform, claiming that the case should be closed and asserting his innocence. The judge emphasized the importance of maintaining fairness in the judicial process, stating that delaying the sentencing serves the interests of justice and avoids any potential bias in the upcoming election. Despite facing multiple criminal charges in other cases, this ruling ensures that no further trials will occur before voters head to the polls, leaving many questions unanswered regarding Trump's legal future as he campaigns.
