Trump's lawyers say his classified documents trial should be postponed until after the election.
His lawyers argued it's hard for the former president to balance campaigning with all the indictments and lawsuits he's facing.
If Judge Aileen Cannon — a Trump appointee — agrees, it could allow Trump to pardon himself in 2024 if he wins.
They made the argument while appearing Tuesday before US District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, for a pretrial hearing.
Trump is facing a slew of criminal indictments and civil lawsuits, which his defense lawyers said are clashing with his plans for the 2024 campaign trail.
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