Former US President Donald Trump has had his sentencing delayed in his hush money case, becoming the first ex-president convicted of felony charges. Originally set for July, his sentencing was delayed until at least September following a Supreme Court ruling granting presidents immunity for official acts. Trump’s legal team argued that evidence presented during the trial should have been under presidential immunity, leading to the delay.
Prosecutors accused Trump of falsifying business records to cover up payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. These payments were allegedly part of a scheme to influence the 2016 election. The Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity could impact Trump’s other criminal trials related to overturning the 2020 election results and hiding classified documents.
The delay comes after President Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance, with calls for him to drop out of the race. Despite concerns over his age and performance, Biden has no plans of leaving the race. Trump’s trial is the only one set to finish before the election, with potential political implications for his supporters and future legal battles. The delay could affect voter support and the outcome of the upcoming elections.
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