Trump’s Legal Team Requests Delay of D.C. Trial Until After 2024 Presidential Election

Former President Donald Trump’s legal team has requested a delay in his Washington, D.C. trial until after the 2024 presidential election. In a 13-page filing in federal court, lawyers for Jeffrey Clark argued that an ethics violation case brought by a licensing authority should be put on hold until the resolution of the Georgia charges.

The legal team cited the large amount of evidence, complex legal questions at play, and competing legal proceedings currently in the former president’s schedule as reasons for the delay. They argued that imposing a stay of the hybrid civil-criminal proceedings would avoid imposing an undue hardship on Mr. Clark and prevent the legal system from falling into disrepute.

Trump’s attorneys also argued that the incumbent administration has targeted its primary political opponent with criminal prosecution. They argued that this was an attempt to influence the upcoming presidential election and should be avoided.

The court documents did not specify when the trial would be rescheduled, but the legal team requested that it be delayed until April 2026. It is unclear if the court will grant the request. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the 2024 presidential election.