Donald Trump's legal team filed a motion to delay his sentencing in the hush-money case, scheduled for January 10th, just days before his second inauguration. The motion, submitted Monday, argues the case is "meritless" and should be dismissed based on Supreme Court precedents and New York State law. Trump's spokesperson, Steven Cheung, stated the case is a "hoax" and a politically motivated "witch hunt."
The case stems from Trump's conviction in May 2024 on 34 counts related to hush-money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign. The jury reached its verdict after a lengthy trial.
Meanwhile, Congress will formally certify Trump's victory in the November election today, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of the January 6th Capitol riot. Vice President Kamala Harris will preside over the certification process.
Furthermore, President-elect Biden's administration is moving forward with a ban on new offshore oil and gas development along much of the US coastline. This decision is likely to face resistance from Trump, who has advocated for boosting domestic energy production.
Trump's attempts to delay the sentencing, along with his commitment to reversing the offshore drilling ban, highlight potential policy clashes between the incoming and outgoing administrations.
