Opposition leader. Hello, im wolf blitzer in washington and youre in the cnn newsroom right now, donald trump is inside a florida courtroom for a crucial hearing. It could decide when the criminal case over his handling of classified documents goes to trial. The judge is set to determine whether it will move forward as planned. In may or be delayed. Trumps lawyers now say they would accept the trial in august. Thats three months before election day here in the united states. Cnns chief Legal Affairs correspondent, paula reid is outside the courthouse in fort pierce, florida for us. Paula, have you heard anything yet from inside the court . Yes. Well, if we just got our first update, a handwritten note from inside the courthouse, were learning from our colleagues who are inside watching these proceedings. Its so far the Special Counsel and trumps lawyers, they have been discussing this larger question of timing such a consequential issue in this case, because we know the Special Counsel
Tuesday. All 50 states is Super Tuesday. Nikki haleys last hurrah or is there a plan b if she drops out of the race and by the end of the day that rematch that seven out of ten americans say they dont want, it could be on the next steps for joe biden and donald trump all right. 06 00 a. M. Here in washington, this is a live look at raleigh, North Carolina polls are opening there in just half an hour. One of the states were watching most closely today for clues about what we could learn ahead of the general election and good morning to you. Im kasie hunt. Its wonderful to have you with us Super Tuesday has arrived. Donald trump again hoping to pull off a 15 states sweep over nikki haley with more than a third of all the delegates at stake. If that happens, the former president would have more than 90 of the delegates needed to clinch the republican nomination. That of course sets up the rematch that most americans say they dont want trump versus biden on Super Tuesday eve, the former pr
Campaign manager, rodriguez, about what we can expect next november. The minnesota Secretary Of State, steve simon, what his state is doing to safeguard the next election and the next time around. This is american voices. We begin this hour with Breaking News. Donald trump launched new attacks on his former Vice President , mike pence. The attacks coming moments after news broke that a federal judge in d. C. Denied it team trumps hope for three more days, to respond to the dojs request for protective order. The deadline remains monday, five pm, despite the push from trumps lawyers. The government is seeking a protective order to keep trump from publicly disclosing evidence gathered during the dust disappointments sprawling investigation. And to keep him from threatening potential witnesses. Special counsels office wants this all to have been quickly. In a new filing they say, quote, the government stands ready to press send on a discovery production. The defendant is standing in the wa
Recent criminal indictment against him. He pleaded not guilty to a variety of charges, involving alleged attempts to interfere and ideally overturn the 2020 election. And his alleged role in the subsequent January 6th 2021 capitol riot. Correspondent david spunt is at the courthouse now a long day and a lot of media around you. Good evening, david. Bret, good evening to you. Historic day. A stoick donald trump appeared in federal court behind me. He said little in front of the judge. The former president in a clear Voice Pleading not guilty to four criminal charges, stemming from his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 president ial election results. After being sworn in at his arraignment, trump was flanked by his lawyers who did most of the talking. Appearing tense and impatient, looking about the room, his hands animated. Escorted in the custody of the u. S. Marshals, trump was fingerprinted electronically but no mugshot taken. Officials will rely on an existing photo. He was relea
Former President Trump was then read his rights he entered a not guilty plea. The next hearing set for the morning of august 28th. These are the four charges donald trump is facing in this case. Conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempting to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against the rights of citizens. The indictment also mentioned six Co Conspirators, who have not been charged. Mr trump has now left washington on his private plane. Before boarding, he made a brief statement. This is a very sad day for america. And it was also very sad driving through washington, dc and seeing the filth and the decay and all of the broken buildings and walls and the graffiti. This is not the place that i left. Its a very sad thing to see it. When you look at whats happening, this is a persecution of a political opponent. This was never supposed to happen in america. This is the persecution of the person thats le