Trump's Trial Dates Debated Amid Election Season

Prosecutors and Trump's legal team propose conflicting trial dates for the classified documents case, with implications for the 2024 presidential election.

Special counsel Jack Smith proposes a July 8 start date for Donald Trump's trial on classified documents, while Trump's lawyers push for a post-election date.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to decide on the trial schedule, with Trump's proposed date potentially conflicting with other legal proceedings.
Trump's legal team argues a fair trial cannot be conducted this year, citing the former president's leading position in the 2024 election.
The Supreme Court's decision to hear Trump's immunity claim could impact the trial's timing, adding another layer of complexity.
Trump faces multiple charges, including mishandling classified documents and obstruction of justice, in four separate criminal trials.