Judge in Trump classified documents case sets preliminary trial date for Aug. 14
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Former President Donald Trump’s trial on 37 federal felony counts is poised to begin on August 14, a judge announced Tuesday.
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon announced the preliminary court date Tuesday, but the final date for Trump’s trial is likely to change as the former president’s legal team is expected to request a delay. Trump has vowed to continue his 2024 presidential campaign despite his legal jeopardy.
Trump is accused of 37 counts, including willful retention of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice and making false statements.
The announcement comes just after Trump defended his storage of classified documents and vowed to continue pursuing the 2024 Republican nomination in an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier on Tuesday.
This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.