Trump Pushes for Dismissal of Hush Money Case Citing Election Immunity

President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers are seeking to dismiss his New York criminal conviction for falsifying business records related to a hush money payment, arguing that continuing the case would destabilize the transition of executive power. They claim Trump, as President-elect, should have immunity similar to a sitting President. The Manhattan DA has opposed dismissal but agreed to pause proceedings until Trump's term ends. Trump's conviction involves 34 felony counts and could result in up to four years in prison, though a lesser sentence is typical for first-time offenders.