Trump's Sentencing May Be Delayed Until 2029 -- Prosecutors Push Back on Appeal

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

34% : In May 2023, a jury found Trump guilty of 34 counts related to the scheme, making him the first U.S. president -- current or former -- to face a criminal conviction.
33% : The decision comes as Trump continues to face legal challenges stemming from his May conviction on 34 charges of falsifying business records.
32% : If the judge accepts the proposal, Trump could potentially avoid sentencing until after his second term in the White House ends in January 2029.
27% : The Manhattan district attorney's office urged Justice Juan Merchan to explore alternatives to dismissing the case outright, including holding off on sentencing Trump until after he completes his presidential term.
26% : Trump has maintained his innocence, calling the charges politically motivated and part of a larger "witch hunt" against him.
21% : Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing and is seeking to have the conviction overturned.
18% : The charges are linked to allegations that Trump attempted to cover up a potential sex scandal during his 2016 presidential campaign by falsifying financial records.

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