Trump hush money sentencing postponed until after the election
Sep 6, 2024
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Ximena Bustillo, a seasoned politics reporter for NPR, dives into the latest developments in Donald Trump's hush money case. Juan Merchan, the New York judge overseeing the sentencing, discusses the legal intricacies behind delaying the case until after the presidential election. Stormy Daniels, the adult film star at the center of the controversy, adds her unique perspective on the situation. Together, they explore the broader political ramifications of these legal challenges and what it means for Trump and his allies.
The sentencing of Donald Trump in the hush money case has been postponed to November 26, creating concerns about political bias during the election.
Trump's campaign is actively using legal challenges to their advantage, fundraising and incorporating trial themes into merchandise despite ongoing judicial restrictions.
Deep dives
Delays in Trump's Sentencing
The sentencing of former President Donald Trump in a case involving falsified business records has encountered multiple delays, with the latest scheduled for November 26, after the presidential election. Initially set for July 11, the date was pushed back to September 12 and then further to November due to considerations regarding presidential immunity, influenced by a recent Supreme Court ruling. Judge Juan Marchon emphasized that these postponements aim to prevent any perception of political bias during a crucial electoral period. This ongoing delay has exacerbated claims from Trump and his supporters, who argue that the judicial process is a politically motivated attack aimed at disrupting his campaign.
Legal Troubles Impacting Campaigns
Trump is facing several legal issues beyond the New York case, including charges related to election interference in Georgia and a federal case. His campaign has leveraged these legal challenges, fundraising off the controversies and incorporating trial themes into merchandise, such as mugs featuring his Georgia indictment mugshot. Despite a gag order limiting his ability to comment on the legal proceedings, Trump seeks to use the situation to bolster his campaign efforts. Accusations of bias against the presiding judge, including claims involving the judge's daughter, have also surfaced, complicating the public narrative surrounding the trials and their influence on Trump's political future.
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Sentencing Delayed: Legal and Political Implications of Trump's Trials
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR politics reporter Ximena Bustillo.
New York Judge Juan Merchan delayed former President Donald Trump's sentencing in the hush money fraud case to November 26th, after the presidential election. In May, a jury found Trump guilty of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records related to payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. This is the second time sentencing has been delayed.