Chicago Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
Trump’s Quest to Erase His Conviction
Donald Trump’s lawyers are trying to overturn his criminal conviction in a hush money case. They’re asking a federal appeals court to move the case from state court to federal court. Trump hopes to have the verdict thrown out on presidential immunity grounds.
Why Does Trump Want to Move the Case?
- Presidential Immunity: Trump believes that as a former president, he should be protected from prosecution for actions taken while in office.
- Different Courts: Federal courts might be more sympathetic to Trump’s claims than state courts.
What’s Next?
- A three-judge panel will hear arguments in Trump’s case.
- Trump wants the federal appeals court to take control of the case and decide his appeal.
- The court will determine whether Trump’s conviction should stand or be overturned.
Background
Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to payments made to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election. He was sentenced to unconditional discharge, meaning no jail time or fines. Trump’s lawyers are trying to erase the conviction, claiming it’s unfair and should be dismissed.
