Judge Karen LeCraft Henderson, known for issuing favorable rulings for former President Donald Trump in the past, is seeking to delay his criminal case related to the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. According to a Newsweek report, Henderson ruled to hear oral arguments in Trump’s appeal on January 9th but expressed a desire to wait for the Supreme Court to decide on Trump’s claims of presidential immunity before moving forward. This move has raised concerns about potential delays in the case, given Henderson’s history of favoring Trump. The Department of Justice has urged the Supreme Court to expedite the immunity claims, but Henderson’s stance suggests she is not prioritizing timely justice. The case revolves around Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election before the January 6th attack, and if delayed, it could impact Trump’s political ambitions for the 2024 presidential campaign.
