A federal judge has denied Donald Trump’s request to transfer his New York hush money case to federal court and to delay his felony sentencing, which is set for September 18. Trump's legal team argues that a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity warrants dismissal of his conviction, but legal experts note that New York law does not allow for pre-sentencing appeals. While prosecutors are open to delaying sentencing, they assert that the judge is not obligated to do so, especially given Trump's legal maneuvering. Trump's efforts to challenge the verdict and delay proceedings are viewed as attempts to mitigate potential damage to his 2024 presidential campaign. With 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records, Trump's upcoming sentencing could significantly impact his election prospects. Legal experts predict that despite Trump's claims of presidential immunity, the legal pathway for such challenges remains uncertain and complicated.