Trump attorneys ask for delay in his federal trial, citing 2024 election
In a late-night court filing, Trump attorneys argued his trial should not take place as scheduled, and potentially not until after the 2024 presidential election.
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In a late-night court filing, Trump attorneys argued his trial should not take place as scheduled, and potentially not until after the 2024 presidential election.
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