Trump Sentencing Postponed to November 26

Judge Juan Merchan has postponed former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York criminal case until after the 2024 presidential election, now set for November 26. Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. The delay aims to avoid any appearance of political bias, as Trump is a candidate in the upcoming election. This grants Trump additional time to appeal the conviction based on a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Legal experts suggest the postponement could signal either a lenient sentence or a move to avoid pre-election turmoil. Trump's legal battles continue, with ongoing cases including appeals and federal charges related to the 2020 election and civil fraud allegations.