"That timing illustrates just how unreasonable it is to have the potential for only a single day between a decision on first-impression Presidential immunity issues and an unprecedented and unwarranted sentencing," defense lawyers wrote in a letter to the judge on Thursday.
"Finally, setting aside naked election-interference objectives, there is no valid countervailing reason for the Court to keep the current sentencing date on the calendar. There is no basis for continuing to rush," defense lawyers wrote.
Judge Merchan sharply criticized defense lawyers for raising 'inaccurate and unsubstantiated claims' regarding his alleged conflict of interest, which led him to deny their recusal motion.
Trump's lawyers questioned whether sentencing should take place after the start of early voting, arguing that the timing harms the integrity of the proceedings.
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