Former US President Donald Trump has had his sentencing delayed until at least September following a request from his legal team. The delay comes after a Supreme Court ruling that granted broad criminal immunity to presidents in their official acts. Trump was convicted on 34 felony charges related to hush money payments made to an adult actress. His lawyers argued that evidence involving Trump’s official acts as president should have been protected under presidential immunity, per the Supreme Court’s ruling. The delay in sentencing will allow time for Trump’s legal team to build their case for overturning his conviction.
The Supreme Court ruling has political implications as Trump faces three additional criminal trials. It is expected to impact cases related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results and allegations of hiding classified White House documents. The New York trial, expected to finish before the election, could influence potential Trump voters. The delay in sentencing also comes after President Joe Biden’s lackluster performance in the first presidential debate against Trump, leading to calls for Biden to end his re-election bid.
Despite concerns over Biden’s age and performance, the White House has stated that Biden has no intention of dropping out of the race. Biden is set to meet with Democratic governors and give his first post-debate interview to ABC News. The delay in Trump’s sentencing and the ongoing political implications highlight the continued impact of both men on the political landscape.
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