Trump's Attorneys Seek Delay in Federal Trial, Citing 2024 Election

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have requested a delay in his federal trial in Florida, citing the upcoming 2024 presidential election as a reason to postpone the proceedings. Trump and his aide Walt Nauta face federal charges related to the handling of sensitive government records after Trump left the White House. The defense argues that holding the trial during the election cycle would create extraordinary challenges, including finding an impartial jury and dealing with the volume of evidence, some of which is classified. Trump's legal team also highlighted his busy legal schedule, with a criminal case in New York scheduled for March 2024 and a civil trial in October this year.