Trump Seeks Federal Court Intervention in Hush Money Appeal

The former president's legal team argues his New York conviction should be reviewed federally, citing presidential immunity and official acts.

Donald Trump's attorneys have filed a request with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to move his New York hush money conviction appeal to federal court.
The legal team argues that the case involves evidence tied to Trump's official acts as president, which they claim warrants federal jurisdiction.
Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records stems from a $130,000 hush money payment made to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.
New Jersey liquor licenses for two Trump golf courses remain at risk due to state laws prohibiting license holders with felony convictions.
Prosecutors maintain that Trump's attempts to move the case to federal court are untimely and unrelated to his presidential duties.