In a recent development, President Donald Trump has once again sought the intervention of a federal court in New York to take control of the hush money case involving payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. This move comes as a part of Trump’s ongoing efforts to address the legal issues surrounding the alleged hush money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign.
The case stems from the $130,000 payment made by Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to Daniels in exchange for her silence regarding an alleged affair with Trump. The payment was made just days before the 2016 election, raising concerns about potential violations of campaign finance laws.
Trump’s legal team has argued that the case should be moved from a New York state court to federal court due to Trump’s status as the sitting President of the United States. They claim that the case has significant implications for the presidency and should therefore be under federal jurisdiction.
This latest request by Trump’s legal team is just one in a series of attempts to have the case dismissed or transferred to federal court. Previously, a federal judge had denied a similar request, stating that the case did not meet the criteria for federal involvement.
Critics of Trump’s actions argue that his repeated attempts to move the case to federal court are motivated by a desire to gain more favorable treatment and potentially influence the outcome of the case. They suggest that Trump is trying to shield himself from potential legal consequences by seeking federal intervention.
Despite the ongoing legal battles, the hush money case remains a contentious issue that continues to cast a shadow over Trump’s presidency. As the case unfolds, the public will be closely watching to see how it will impact Trump and his administration, and whether he will be held accountable for his actions.