Trump Requests Sentencing Delay in Hush Money Case Until Post-Election

Former president's legal team argues that sentencing before the election would interfere with the electoral process and appeal preparations.

Trump's attorneys seek to postpone sentencing initially scheduled for September 18 to avoid perceived election interference.
The defense cites a need for time to appeal if the judge rules against their request to dismiss the case based on presidential immunity.
Judge Merchan previously denied multiple recusal requests from Trump’s team, citing no conflict of interest.
The case involves 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.
Trump's legal team argues the payments were for legal work, while prosecutors view them as an attempt to influence the 2016 election.