Why Trump's Sentence Hit Pause Button

New York, USASat Nov 23 2024
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In an unexpected turn, a New York judge has pushed back Donald Trump's sentencing. Why the sudden change? Trump was found guilty of 34 crimes linked to a "hush money" case before the 2016 election. His team isn't pleased and wants the case thrown out. They argue that if the judge agrees, a new trial could be delayed for years. Surprisingly, the judge also allowed Trump's team to request that the case be dismissed. However, the judge didn't set a new date for sentencing. This delay has some experts worried that it might weaken the justice system. Trump's communications director, Steven Cheung, made some strong statements. He called the case a "hoax" and claimed Trump won a big victory. But is that really true? No, the case wasn't a hoax, and Trump didn't win by a landslide. He got less than half of the popular vote, and his lead was narrow. Plus, there are still other legal cases against Trump that haven't been resolved.