Trump asks judge to delay hush money sentencing until after election.

ModerateImprovement@sh.itjust.works to politics @lemmy.world – 145 points –
Trump asks judge to delay hush money sentencing until after election
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So the argument is, sitting president can not be sentenced, non-sitting president can not be sentenced, and whoever is running can not be sentenced until after the election - mind you, there’s ALWAYS an upcoming election.

Wonder if courts will apply the same logic/standard to every felon. All future felons have to do is declare their run for president of the US. Thats the get out of jail card.

So he can flee to Venezuela? Pass

If he flees outside the borders of the US, does the Secret Service even have the authority or responsibility to protect him anymore?

Trump's lawyer fails to get the judge to recuse himself because his daughter worked with Democrats in 2020

Asks the judge to postpone sentencing (which was already postponed earlier) on the grounds of election interference on part of the judge

I understand that these are worthwhile tactics, but the context of the motions make his lawyer look like a total fool.

It's already been delayed to September, he should have already been sentenced.