Donald Trump classified documents trial set for May 2024 in a blow to the former president who asked for a postponement until after the election
- Former President Donald Trump’s classified documents trial to begin in May
- He wanted it to be pushed until after the 2024 elections.
- At that time he could be the presumptive presidential candidate of the Republican Party.
The classified documents trial of former President Donald Trump is set to take place in May, in a blow to the former president who wanted it delayed until after the 2024 presidential election.
Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon set jury selection to begin May 14, with a two-week trial set to begin May 20.
Prosecutors wanted the trial to take place in December, but Cannon said Tuesday that he thought the timeline was too “compressed” for a trial involving classified materials.
By May, Trump, who is well ahead of the other 2024 Republican contenders, could be the presumptive GOP presidential nominee.
It will be unprecedented to have a former president and presidential candidate on trial.
The classified documents trial of former President Donald Trump is set to take place in May, in a blow to the former president who wanted it delayed until after the 2024 presidential election.
Trump also said this week that he expects to be indicted again by special counsel Jack Smith on charges related to the 2020 and January 6 elections.
Last month, Trump appeared in federal court in Miami and pleaded not guilty to 37 charges related to his mishandling of classified materials, including the willful withholding of national defense information and false statements.
