Former President Donald Trump's trial on 37 federal felony counts is poised to begin on August 14, a judge announced Tuesday.

Federal Judge Aileen Cannon announced the preliminary court date Tuesday, but the final date for Trump's trial is likely to change as the former president's legal team is expected to request a delay.

Trump is accused of 37 counts, including willful retention of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice and false statements.

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Judge Aileen Cannon set a preliminary trial date of August 14 for former President Donald Trump's case involving possession of classified documents.{ai:summary}<p>Former President Donald Trump faces trial on 37 federal felony counts, including willful retention of national defense information and false statements. The preliminary court date is set for August 14, but may be delayed upon request from Trump's legal team. #politics</p>

Judge in Trump classified documents case sets preliminary trial date for Aug. 14

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