Overview

• Judge Aileen Cannon has indefinitely postponed the trial, citing pending pre-trial motions and classified information issues.
• Special Counsel Jack Smith's choice to file the case in Florida, rather than Washington D.C., has been criticized as a significant error.
• Trump's defense has leveraged procedural delays and filed multiple dismissal requests, some of which are still pending.
• Smith's team has faced allegations of mishandling evidence and other procedural missteps, further complicating the case.
• The delays could push the trial past the 2024 presidential election, potentially allowing Trump to avoid prosecution if re-elected.