"Trump's Legal Battles Clash with Campaign Trail in Iowa"

Donald Trump made a voluntary appearance at the federal courthouse in Washington just before the Iowa caucuses, where his lawyers argued for immunity from prosecution for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Trump's decision to spend time in court instead of campaigning reflects his strategy to blend his legal defense with his electoral message. Despite criticism from rivals and claims of distraction, Trump's team sees court appearances as an opportunity to fight back and steal the national news spotlight. Trump also faces separate criminal cases and civil trials, with upcoming appearances in New York. The judges in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals seemed skeptical of Trump's immunity claims, and his legal challenges continue to shape the 2024 election landscape.