Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump have filed a motion to dismiss charges against him in New York v. Trump, calling the case a “failed lawfare” that should not have been brought. They argue that the case should be dismissed immediately, citing presidential immunity and other legal doctrines. The attorneys also invoked President Biden’s recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, to underscore what they see as unfair treatment.
Trump’s legal team has accused the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office of engaging in political theater and targeting Trump unfairly. They claim that the case is based on a defective legal theory and should never have been brought in the first place. The attorneys argue that the case disrupts Trump’s transition efforts and his ability to carry out his duties as president. They also say that continuing the proceedings violates the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity.
Last month, charges against Trump in his 2020 election interference case were dismissed at the request of Special Counsel Jack Smith, and an appeal in a related case was dropped. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has requested that the case be stayed until the end of Trump’s second term, but Trump’s legal team argues that this is not a viable option.
Overall, Trump’s attorneys are pushing for the immediate dismissal of the case, claiming that it threatens the balance of power in the republic and is based on Trump’s political views and the threat he poses to entrenched politicians. They view the case as politically motivated, unconstitutional, and a hindrance to Trump’s ability to carry out his presidential duties.
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