Trump’s lawyers demand judge to ‘immediately’ dismiss hush money case

Donald Trump’s attorneys are demanding that the judge overseeing his New York hush money trial immediately throw out the case, citing the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 and presidential immunity as reasons for dismissal. They argue that the case would be “uniquely destabilizing to the country” if it were pursued further. The attorneys claim that Trump, as a sitting President and President-elect, should be immune from criminal proceedings, and have requested until December 20 to file a motion outlining their reasoning for dismissal. This timeline would likely prevent Trump from being sentenced before taking office. Prosecutors have agreed to postpone sentencing while the defense makes their arguments, acknowledging the legal complexities of the situation. The judge has not yet ruled on the request, but the attorneys are pushing for a swift dismissal to avoid interference with Trump’s constitutional duties. Trump was convicted earlier this year on 34 counts related to falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. The case has been put on hold as both sides navigate the unprecedented legal challenges posed by Trump’s election victory.

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