In a letter to Sens. Pat Leahy, Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell wrote to Schoen: ‘Based on adjustments made in the president’s defense team, I am writing today to withdraw my request so that the proceedings can continue as originally. consider before making my request. I will not participate during the Sabbath, but the role I would have played will be fully covered to the satisfaction of the defensive team. “
He also wrote: ‘I am advised that your reply to my letter was to graciously accommodate my Sabbath observance and to draw up a schedule for the coming indictment which means that the trial for the Jewish Sabbath should be suspended. the whole day Saturday you previously wanted for the trial. I really appreciated your decision, but I remained concerned about the delay in the proceedings. ‘
This is likely to lead to a change in the trial schedule set out in the resolution that would be adopted on Tuesday. The text for the resolution, which set the parameters for the duration and schedule of the trial, included the language to interrupt the trial on Friday night and resume on Sunday afternoon.
Schumer’s office said at the weekend that the Senate would accommodate Schoen’s request.
It was unclear Monday night what Schoen’s withdrawal would do to the schedule of the indictment, which is expected to begin Tuesday afternoon.