Trump’s Sentencing Delayed Until After Election Day: Implications for the Presidential Race

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

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🇺🇸 U.S. ELECTION The presidential election is less than 60 days away. Here’s what we’re closely monitoring.

Trump’s Sentencing Delayed Until After Election Day

The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal case in Manhattan has decided to postpone his sentencing until after the upcoming Election Day. This delay ensures that voters will cast their ballots without knowing whether Trump, who has made history as the first former president to be convicted of a felony, may face incarceration. This development raises significant concerns about the principle of accountability: Is he, indeed, above the law?

Despite the mounting legal challenges he faces, Trump continues to maintain a surprisingly robust support base. A recent national poll conducted by The New York Times in partnership with Siena College shows Trump holding a slight lead over Vice President Kamala Harris, with 48 percent of likely voters backing him compared to Harris’s 47 percent. These findings align closely with polling data from critical battleground states, where Harris is either tied with Trump or has only a narrow advantage, as reflected in the New York Times polling averages.

Your Questions:

We invite our readers to share their inquiries regarding the election, and we are committed to bringing these questions to our dedicated reporters. Today, we posed one to Edward Wong, who specializes in U.S. foreign policy and the State Department.

Edward:

The two candidates possess markedly different perspectives on America’s longstanding security alliances. Should Donald Trump reclaim the presidency, there is a possibility he may not reinforce these traditional alliances; in fact, he could potentially undermine them. Conversely, since becoming the Democratic candidate this summer, Vice President Kamala Harris has not heavily focused on foreign policy. Nevertheless, analysts generally believe she will continue President Biden’s approach, which emphasizes strengthening the United States’ global partnerships.

It is worth noting that most American voters do not regard foreign policy as a pivotal issue or priority in elections, unless there is a situation where U.S. troops are directly engaged in a contentious conflict. As a result, candidates typically dedicate limited time to discussions about international alliances or global matters. However, it is anticipated that journalists will pose questions to both Harris and Trump regarding their foreign policy positions during the televised debate scheduled for Tuesday.

You can submit your questions to us here.

Additional Insights:

• In a climate rife with existential rhetoric, a number of Americans are contemplating the possibility of leaving the U.S. Several individuals have shared their reasons for considering such a significant decision.
• The first debate between Harris and Trump is set for tomorrow. Harris’s preparation sessions are meticulously planned, while Trump’s approach is more casual and spontaneous.

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