Trump Lawyers Request Dismissal of Fraud Case

Following his election victory, President-elect Donald Trump's legal team, led by D. John Sauer, is urging New York Attorney General Letitia James to dismiss the civil fraud case against him, citing the need to heal partisan divisions. This request comes after a New York judge ordered Trump to pay a $454 million civil fraud judgment for inflating property values to secure favorable loans. Trump's lawyers argue that ending the legal proceedings is crucial for national unity, referencing historical calls for peace by former Presidents Washington and Lincoln. They also highlight recent legal developments where other cases against Trump, such as Special Counsel Jack Smith's criminal prosecutions, have been dropped following his election. The appeal to dismiss the case is seen as part of a broader strategy by Trump's team to mitigate ongoing legal challenges. The New York Attorney General's office has yet to respond to these requests.