Trump Demands Hush Money Sentencing Delay
Donald Trump’s legal team has filed a motion demanding the postponement of his January 10th sentencing in the New York hush money case. The core of their argument hinges on the claim that further legal proceedings are automatically stayed due to federal constitutional law. This, they contend, prevents the court from moving forward with sentencing until Trump’s appeal is concluded. It’s a bold move, arguing essentially that the legal process should be halted because of his current status.
This claim raises several questions about the intersection of federal and state legal processes, particularly concerning a former president facing state-level charges. The argument’s success hinges on a very specific interpretation of legal precedent, one that might be successfully challenged.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood