Trump Seeks Dismissal of Hush Money Case, Citing Hunter Biden Pardon and Presidential Immunity

Donald Trump's defense lawyers are seeking to dismiss his conviction in the Manhattan hush money case, citing President Joe Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, as a precedent for selective prosecution. They argue that Biden's comments on the pardon criticize his own Justice Department, similar to the alleged political motivations behind Trump's prosecution. Additionally, Trump's lawyers claim his reelection and status as President-elect should grant him immunity from further criminal proceedings, referencing DOJ policy against prosecuting a sitting president. The New York District Attorney's office opposes dismissing the conviction.