Judge Tanya Chutkan Skeptical of Trump's Delay Arguments in Four-Felony Election Interference Case

Sep 5, 2024, 03:13 PM

In a recent hearing regarding Donald Trump's criminal case related to his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan expressed skepticism about the arguments presented by Trump's lawyers to delay the proceedings. Judge Chutkan emphasized that the 2024 election schedule is not a factor in her decisions, stating, 'This court is not concerned with the electoral schedule.' She also suggested that Trump's legal team, including lawyer John Lauro, might be catering to his campaign. The judge took issue with the deadlines proposed by Trump's attorneys and highlighted the need to follow the Supreme Court's decision scrupulously. Additionally, Judge Chutkan and Lauro sparred over conversations with Mike Pence, and she noted that the immunity issue must be resolved before the trial can proceed. No trial date has been set yet, but Trump faces four felony charges in this Washington, D.C., case.