New York judge delays Trump sentencing until after US election

New York judge delays Trump sentencing until after US electionUS former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at Trump Tower in New York City (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU)Sentencing for Donald Trump in his New York hush money trial was delayed Friday until after November's election, a win for the Republican as he battles Kamala Harris in the knife-edge White House race. But Judge Juan Merchan postponed it to November 26 -- three weeks past the November 5 election, as requested by Trump's lawyers. The postponement comes as Trump and Democrat Harris prepare to face off on the debate stage next Tuesday in the already extraordinary presidential race. Trump welcomed the sentencing delay, taking to his Truth Social platform to blast the case as a "witch hunt." Merchan noted Trump had asked for sentencing to be delayed "to avoid the potential 'politically prejudicial' impact that a public sentencing could have on him and his prospects in the upcoming election."