Trump's Legal Battles and Election Victory - A Clash of Powers

Indefinite Postponement of Sentencing

President-elect Donald Trump was scheduled to be sentenced this coming Tuesday, Nov. 26. However, on Friday, the sentencing was indefinitely postponed. This move was made by the court in a one-page order. The order directed Trump to file a formal motion to have the case dismissed by Dec. 2, and for the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to respond by Dec. 9. Trump has indicated his intention to seek the dismissal of the case to facilitate the transfer of presidential power after his election victory.

Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for Trump, described this order as a "decisive win." He stated that all the sham lawfare attacks against Trump have been destroyed and that the focus is now on making America great again. Bragg's office declined to comment on the matter.

The Conviction and Allegations

Trump was convicted on May 30 of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Daniels has alleged that she had a sexual encounter with Trump in 2006, and Trump has denied her claim. The question of whether and when Trump will be sentenced remains open as he tries to get the case tossed out not only based on his election victory but also on the Supreme Court's July 1 presidential immunity ruling. Trump is arguing that some of the evidence presented in his trial violated this ruling.

Legal Wins and Uncertainties This Month

The sentencing delay adds to the wins for Trump this month in his criminal cases. The Justice Department is currently weighing how to wind down Trump's two federal criminal cases in the wake of the election. Department policy states that a sitting president cannot be criminally prosecuted. The two federal cases deal with charges that Trump unlawfully interfered in the 2020 election and mishandled classified documents. Trump also faces charges in Georgia alleging 2020 election interference. The fate of this case is also uncertain as Trump prepares to return to the Oval Office.