Federal Judge Hints Trump’s Election Case Trial Might Face Delay

The federal judge overseeing one of the former president’s cases made the hint in an order this week

(L) Special counsel Jack Smith. (C) U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan. (R) Former President Donald Trump. Drew Angerer/Getty Images; Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts via AP; Brandon Bell/Getty Images

The Washington judge overseeing the election-related case against former President Donald Trump suggested that the trial, initially set for March 4, might be delayed, noting that the special counsel is not permitted to file substantive motions without permission.

The restriction is in place while an appeal from the former president, based on presidential immunity grounds, is considered in a higher court.