Donald Trump’s sentencing in the New York hush money case has been postponed indefinitely following his victory in the November 2024 election. The sentencing, initially scheduled for November 26, was delayed by Manhattan Judge Merchan, who issued a one-page order directing Trump to file a formal motion to dismiss the case by December 2. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has until December 9 to respond. Trump has indicated that he intends to request the case be dismissed, citing his election win and arguing that the case interferes with the presidential transition process.
Trump was convicted on May 30, 2024, of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. Daniels has alleged that she had an affair with Trump in 2006, which he denies. Trump’s legal team argues that the case should be dismissed, not only because of his recent election, but also in light of a Supreme Court ruling on July 1 that granted presidential immunity in certain circumstances. Trump contends that some of the evidence used in his trial violated that ruling.
In response to the delay, Trump’s spokesperson, Steven Cheung, called the decision a “decisive win,” claiming it marked the end of “sham lawfare attacks” against the president. Bragg’s office declined to comment on the postponement. The future of the case remains uncertain as Trump’s legal team prepares to argue for its dismissal.
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