A judge has denied a request from one of Donald Trump's attorneys to postpone the former president's New York fraud trial due to COVID-19 concerns. The attorney, Chris Kise, argued that the trial should be delayed because members of the attorney general's legal team had tested positive for COVID-19. Kise complained about his opponents' lack of notification and expressed concerns about being in the courtroom. Another Trump lawyer, Alina Habba, stated that she did not want to use the same microphone as the attorney general's office. However, Judge Engoron denied the request and stated that the trial would proceed as planned, saying, "Masks are available. We are going to proceed." The judge further noted that defendants could wear masks if they had concerns but chose not to. The attorney general's office stated that they had followed CDC guidelines and that defendants had the option to wear masks. The trial continues amidst tensions between the legal teams.