Summary:Former President Donald Trump has failed in his attempt to delay a trial in New York following the recent death of Melania Trump’s mother. The trial stemmed from a lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General’s office, alleging financial mismanagement within the Trump Organization, Trump’s family business. Trump’s Arguments:Donald Trump’s legal team argued that the recent death of Melania Trump’s mother required a delay in the trial. Q: Why did Trump request a delay in the trial? A: Trump’s legal team argued that he needed more time to mourn the recent death of Melania Trump’s mother.

Source: New York Times January 14, 2024 11:11 UTC