Palm Beach, Florida – Former President Donald Trump is seeking an extension for deadlines in his federal classified documents case, citing the ongoing New York trial as a distraction. Defense attorneys argue that they cannot meet the May deadline for reviewing classified evidence in the federal case as they need to be in New York for several weeks while the review must take place in a secure facility in Florida.

According to court filings, Trump and his legal team claim that they are unable to prepare or discuss the required filings anywhere other than a secure facility due to their involvement in the New York trial. Trump faces charges of illegally retaining national defense information and concealing documents in violation of witness-tampering laws but maintains his innocence.

Special counsel Jack Smith, who is prosecuting the case, has opposed the request for an extension, arguing that Trump and his legal team have already had sufficient time to meet the May 9 deadline. The case has garnered significant attention as it involves allegations of serious crimes against a former president.

The request for an extension raises questions about the complexity of handling multiple legal matters simultaneously and the logistics of managing classified information in a secure manner. Trump’s legal challenges continue to unfold as he faces legal scrutiny on multiple fronts.

As the legal battles ensue, the public remains eager to see how these cases will be resolved and what implications they may have for the future of the former president. The intersection of law, politics, and national security in these cases adds a layer of complexity and intrigue to the ongoing legal proceedings involving Donald Trump.