Trump Granted Dismissal Motion in Hush Money Case

A New York judge has granted Donald Trump permission to seek the dismissal of his hush money criminal case, while also postponing his sentencing indefinitely. This decision follows Trump's recent election as President for a second term, and it comes after he was found guilty of 34 felony counts relating to payments made to an adult film actress prior to the 2016 election. Trump’s legal team must submit their dismissal arguments by December 2, with prosecutors required to respond by December 9. The defense argues that proceeding with the case during his presidency would create 'unconstitutional impediments' to his governance. The case, which involves a $130,000 payment to silence claims of an affair, marks the first time a former or sitting U.S. president has faced a criminal conviction. The judge has not set a new sentencing date, leaving the future of the case uncertain.