The trial of Former President Trump, arising from the investigation into 2020 election interference led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, has been indefinitely postponed, as reported by Fox News.
Initially slated to commence on March 4, a day preceding the critical Super Tuesday primary contests involving multiple states and territories selecting a GOP nominee, the trial’s scheduled start date was officially canceled by Washington, DC,federal Judge Tanya Chutkan on Friday.
Judge Chutkan explicitly stated that the court would establish a new schedule once the mandate is returned.
Appeals Court Examines Trump’s Presidential Immunity
A federal appeals court is currently examining Trump’s assertion of presidential immunity, which shields him from prosecution for actions taken during his term in office.
Anticipation surrounds a forthcoming ruling from the appeals court, with the possibility of the Supreme Court eventually reviewing the matter.
The delay in proceedings follows Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request to the Supreme Court in
December, seeking a definitive ruling on whether Trump can face prosecution for charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Moreover, Trump’s legal team submitted a motion urging Judge Tanya Chutkan to suspend proceedings in the Jan. 6 case against Trump while his appeal is pending.
In response, Judge Chutkan, acknowledging that she lacks jurisdiction over the matter during its consideration by the Supreme Court, halted the case against the Republican 2024 front-runner until the high court determines its involvement.
Smith has charged the former president with conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights.
These charges stem from Smith’s investigation into Trump’s potential involvement in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, and any alleged interference in the 2020 election results.