Trump Requests Court Deadline Extension Citing Hurricane Disruptions

Former President Trump's legal team seeks more time in the Jan. 6 case due to Hurricane Milton's impact on their operations.

Trump's attorneys have filed a motion to extend key deadlines in his Jan. 6 criminal case, citing disruptions caused by Hurricane Milton.
The request comes just days before the upcoming election, highlighting the ongoing legal challenges Trump faces as he campaigns.
Special Counsel Jack Smith's office does not oppose a brief extension due to the hurricane's impact but defers the decision to Judge Tanya Chutkan.
The legal team seeks to delay a response deadline from November 7 to December 5 and a subsequent filing from November 21 to December 19.
Judge Chutkan has previously denied delays in the case, emphasizing that the court's schedule is separate from electoral timelines.