Trump Hush Money Sentencing Postponed Indefinitely—Possibly Until He Leaves Office
SUMMARY
Judge Juan Merchan indefinitely postponed President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, originally scheduled for November 26, as Trump’s legal team pushes to dismiss the guilty verdict. Merchan’s ruling allows for additional legal arguments, with Trump required to file his motion for dismissal by December 2 and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg responding by December 9. The delays could push the case until after Trump leaves office in 2029, as legal precedent often shields sitting presidents from criminal sentencing. Bragg has opposed dismissing the convictions but suggested freezing proceedings during Trump’s presidency. The charges against Trump involve alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign and falsified records to conceal the payments. Trump denies any wrongdoing and claims the case is politically motivated.
