"Trump's Legal Maneuvers in New York Hush Money Trial"

Former President Donald Trump plans to use an "advice of counsel" defense, intending to blame his 2016 legal team for the hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels. His attorneys argue that Trump did not believe he was committing a crime because his lawyers were involved. This strategy could have implications for attorney-client privilege and may allow prosecutors to access privileged communications. The trial is set to begin on March 25, and Trump's attorneys have also requested immunity in the case pending a Supreme Court decision on whether he is immune from prosecution for acts committed while in office.