President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case and appeal to the Supreme Court
President-elect Donald Trump is seeking to delay the sentencing in his hush money case in New York by appealing to the Supreme Court, arguing that a felony conviction would have severe consequences as he prepares to take office.
Key Points
- Trump's lawyers seeking to prevent the sentencing to avoid negative consequences as he transitions into office
- Claiming presidential immunity from prosecutions over actions in office
- Disagreement over evidence used in the trial and its relation to presidential immunity
Pros
- Seeking legal recourse through the Supreme Court
- Arguing for a delay in sentencing to prevent harm to the institution of the Presidency
Cons
- Facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records
- Accusations of attempting to cover up a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels