Trump Vows 'Powerful Appeal' After Federal Court Rejects Hush Money Case
New development: Trump faces setback in federal court appeal after a federal judge rejected his attempt to transfer his New York hush money conviction. The U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled that Trump’s renewed bid for federal court review was too late and lacked sufficient legal grounds, per the Supreme Court's decision in May 2024. This ruling complicates Trump's efforts to invoke presidential immunity and challenges his ongoing state court appeal. The legal team asserts that the Supreme Court's 2024 decision invalidates former presidents' immunity in state prosecutions, reinforcing the argument that Trump's arguments are insufficient.