Former President Donald Trump wants his classified documents trial postponed until after the 2024 general election.
Currently the leading contender to win the Republican presidential nomination, Trump is scheduled to go on trial in December.
The criminal trial could result in a lengthy prison sentence if Trump’s convicted — the first-ever prosecution of a former president.
"Proceeding to trial during the pendency of a Presidential election cycle wherein opposing candidates are effectively [if not literally] directly adverse to one another in this action will create extraordinary challenges in the jury selection process and limit the Defendants’ ability to secure a fair and impartial adjudication," attorneys for Trump and personal aide and co-defendant Walt Nauta wrote late Monday night in a court filing.
