Trump's Legal Team Pushes for Dismissal of Hush-Money Case Citing Immunity

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Donald Trump's lawyers are seeking to dismiss his Manhattan hush-money criminal case, arguing that as President-elect, he should have immunity similar to a sitting president. They claim the case is politically motivated and its continuation could destabilize government operations. Trump's legal team has requested a deadline to file their arguments for dismissal, while prosecutors plan to oppose this motion, suggesting other options like deferring proceedings until after Trump's presidential term. The case involves Trump's conviction for falsifying business records related to payments made to Stormy Daniels.
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