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Former President Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money case has been postponed to November 26, following a request from his legal team.
Trump aims to prepare for an appeal based on a forthcoming ruling on presidential immunity.
Judge Juan Merchan emphasized the seriousness of this decision, acknowledging the complexities surrounding the case.
“This is not a decision this Court makes lightly but it is the decision which in this Court’s view, best advances the interests of justice,” the judge said.
“Unfortunately, we are now at a place in time that is fraught with complexities rendering the requirements of a sentencing hearing, should one be necessary, difficult to execute,” Merchan wrote.
Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 campaign.
Merchan will also address Trump’s motion to vacate the verdict on November 12.
Despite his legal challenges, Trump continues to receive support from his base and many Republicans.
“There should be no sentencing in the Manhattan DA’s Election Interference Witch Hunt. As mandated by the United States Supreme Court, this case, along with all of the other Harris-Biden Hoaxes, should be dismissed,” Steven Cheung, Trump campaign spokesperson said.