It’s looking increasingly unlikely that former President Donald Trump will face criminal trials in Washington, Georgia, or Florida before the 2024 election as delays pile up in the court system. Heading into 2024, speculation abounded as to whether the former president would have to campaign while under some kind of detention by authorities.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump walks toward the press to speak as he arrives for his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 9, 2024. Victor J. Blue / POOL / AFP