trial date of march 4th for the case of the united states of america versus donald j trump. we do have a full transcript of that hearing this morning, and it s ended with but where the first words of defended donald trump s appeal of the case if he is found guilty. after listening to donald trump s lawyers, john moreau argued for a two-year delay, two and a half year delay of the trial. and listening to prosecutor mauling gustin with her boss, special prosecutor jack smith, looking on, judge chutkan said, i find that a trial beginning on march 5th 2024 would give the defense adequate time to prepare for trial and ensure the public s interest in seeing this case revolved in a timely manner, i realize that mr. trump s criminal case in new york is scheduled for trial on march 25th. i did speak briefly with judge marchand to let him know that i
mauling gustin with her boss, special prosecutor jack smith, looking on, judge chutkan said, i find that a trial beginning on march 5th 2024 would give the defense adequate time to prepare for trial and ensure the public s interest in seeing this case revolved in a timely manner, i realize that mr. trump s criminal case in new york is scheduled for trial on march 25th. i did speak briefly with judge marchand to let him know that i was considering a date that might overlap with his trial. a trial start date of march for 2020 forgives trump seven months between indictment and trump which i believe is sufficient time to advise with council and prepare his defense. the trial will start in three years, one month, and 27 days. after the events of january 6th of 2021. after the judge said, that donald trump s criminal defense lawyer john moreau s a statement that contains the first point donald trump will raise if he s found guilty in this case, and he appeals that verdict.