Trump's Federal Trial Date Tentatively Set for August.

The criminal trial against former President Donald Trump, who is accused of illegally withholding 31 documents containing classified national defense information, could begin as early as August 14, according to Judge Aileen M. Cannon. However, legal experts predict that the trial will face numerous delays due to the complexities of handling classified information at trial. The case will be tried under the rules of the Classified Information Procedures Act, which spells out pretrial steps that must be taken to decide what classified information will be used in court and how. Trump is leading in the polls for the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, and his court proceedings appear likely to take place alongside the campaigns.