Trump's Trial Likely to Be Delayed, Judge Schedules Another Case for April

The delay comes as the court of appeals deliberates on Trump's claims of presidential immunity, with further appeals to the Supreme Court expected if the claims are rejected.

• Judge Tanya S. Chutkan, who is overseeing former President Donald Trump's trial relating to the 2020 election and the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, has scheduled a hearing for another January 6 defendant on April 2, suggesting a delay in Trump's trial.
• Trump's trial has been paused as a Washington D.C. Court of Appeals makes a decision on his claims of presidential immunity.
• Legal experts predict that even if the court of appeals rejects Trump's immunity claims, his legal team is likely to appeal to the Supreme Court, a process that could take months.
• Delays in the trial could benefit Trump by allowing him more time on the campaign trail, where he remains the Republican frontrunner for the 2024 presidential race.
• Trump is also facing several other legal cases, including another federal indictment for the alleged mishandling of classified documents and a civil fraud case in Manhattan.

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