Trump Asserts Presidential Immunity to Dismiss Election Interference Charges

Former President Donald Trump has asked a federal court to dismiss charges of election interference, claiming that his role as president granted him "absolute immunity." His lawyers argue that his attempts to cast doubt on the 2020 election results were within his duties as president and aimed at ensuring the integrity of federal elections. Trump's legal team has also dropped a lawsuit against his ex-lawyer Michael Cohen, citing time constraints due to ongoing legal suits and his 2024 presidential campaign. The former president has repeatedly alleged fraud in the 2020 election, but no evidence of widespread fraud has been found. Trump's attorneys have also requested the dismissal of 34 felony charges related to falsifying business records.