New Delhi: Former U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to postpone his sentencing in the New York criminal hush money case until after the 2024 presidential election. Citing concerns over election-interference objectives, Trumps legal team argues that the trial date should be deferred beyond the November 5 election.The hush money case centers around payments made during Trumps 2016 presidential campaign to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The payments were allegedly made to silence her claims of an affair with Trump, which he has denied. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Braggs office charged Trump with falsifying business records to conceal the payments, marking the first time a former U.S. president has faced criminal charges.Trump lables pre-election 24Trump has consistently labeled the case as a politically motivated attack, aiming to damage his chances in the 2024 election, where he is currently a leading contender for the Republican nomination. His legal team argues that proceeding with the trial before the election would unjustly influence voters. The 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be a high-stakes contest, with Trump seeking a return to the White House.His legal battles have only added to the complexity of his campaign, as he remains embroiled in multiple investigations, including charges related to his handling of classified documents and his role in the January 6 Capitol riots. While Trumps legal troubles mount, his base of supporters continues to rally behind him, viewing these cases as efforts to derail his political comeback. The outcome of these legal challenges, along with Trumps performance in the GOP primaries, will be critical in determining his path back to the presidency.
