Key facts
- Donald Trump's legal team has requested a delay in the classified documents trial.
- The defense cited the need to review a large volume of evidence.
- The upcoming presidential election was also cited as a reason for the delay.
- The trial is scheduled to begin on July 11.
- Special Counsel Jack Smith's office opposed the delay.
Donald Trump's legal team has requested a delay in the trial over his handling of classified documents, citing the immense volume of evidence and the upcoming presidential election. Lead attorney Todd Blanche argued that the defense needs more time to review approximately 400,000 pages of evidence and that the trial's proximity to the election could prejudice the jury. Special Counsel Jack Smith's office opposed the delay, stating that the defense has had ample time to review the evidence and that the trial date should not be influenced by political considerations. The trial is currently scheduled to begin on July 11.