Former President Donald Trump has raised concerns over the timing of the hush money trial against him in New York, alleging that it is being rushed and labeling it as 'election interference.'
During a recent statement, Trump expressed his frustration with the pace of the trial, stating, 'You have a case which … they’re dying to get this thing started. The judge cannot go faster. He wants to get it started so badly.'
If the trial proceeds as scheduled on April 15, it could potentially be the only criminal trial involving Trump to occur before the upcoming November general election. Notably, the trial is set to commence almost a year after the charges were initially filed.
Trump further argued against holding the trial during the election period, asserting that it could impact the electoral process. He also took the opportunity to criticize his political opponent, President Joe Biden.
The former president's remarks have sparked debate and speculation regarding the timing and implications of the trial, particularly in the context of the upcoming election cycle. The trial's potential impact on Trump's political future and public perception remains a subject of significant interest and scrutiny.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the public and political observers alike will be closely monitoring the developments surrounding the hush money trial and its potential ramifications on the broader political landscape.