Judge Denies Trump’s 3rd Appeal to Delay Start of ‘Hush Money’ Trial

Earlier this week, President Trump twice attempted to delay the trial while he challenges a gag order and seeks a venue change.

Former President Donald Trump arrives at 40 Wall Street after his court hearing to determine the date of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, in New York City on March 25, 2024. Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images

An appeals court judge has rejected former President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to delay the start of his criminal trial in New York, marking the third such failed attempt this week.

Associate Justice Ellen Gesmer issued an order on April 10, denying President Trump’s request for a stay of proceedings that cited the alleged “unconstitutional effects” of New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan’s recent rulings that the former president’s attorneys said prevent him from getting a fair trial.