New York AG Stands Firm on Trump Fraud Cases Despite Presidential Status

The Manhattan District Attorney and New York Attorney General have stated that Donald Trump's criminal and civil cases in New York should not be dismissed despite his reelection as president. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg argues that Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records should stand, and suggests delaying sentencing until after his presidency or imposing a non-incarceratory sentence. The New York AG's office also maintains that Trump's appeal of a $454 million civil fraud judgment does not impede his presidency. Trump's legal team argues that ongoing proceedings could interfere with his presidential duties, but prosecutors assert that presidential immunity does not apply to unofficial conduct.